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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
the English language is always in a state of flux
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as in influx
a flowing or coming in
January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
Civil War doctors noted frequent cases of flux in the camps
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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
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Recent Examples of flux
Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
This suggests that intestinal glucose flux provides an alternative carbohydrate source for gut bacteria, enhancing SCFA production, particularly with metformin treatment.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 Jan. 2020
Next, clean and flux a shutoff valve for the cold side and slide it over the tubing end place and solder it in place.
—Steve Willson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2018
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Noun
Two other factors to watch Interest rates: The Fed has adopted a wait-and-see approach as inflation looks more sticky and White House policy remains in flux.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
This suggests that intestinal glucose flux provides an alternative carbohydrate source for gut bacteria, enhancing SCFA production, particularly with metformin treatment.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Those signs can flux when sleep deprived, traveling or stressed at work as well.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 Jan. 2020
Next, clean and flux a shutoff valve for the cold side and slide it over the tubing end place and solder it in place.
—Steve Willson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux
Noun
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Companies like Lowe’s and Starbucks illustrate this fluctuation – both eliminated their CMO positions only to reinstate similar roles shortly afterward.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts a quarterly survey to assess the spending habits of American citizens, analyzing price fluctuations for approximately 80,000 products.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The company may lack the human resources to manage the influx, leading to widespread frustration and negative brand perception.—
Liam Dunne,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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How to play the radio on your smart speaker The influx of technology has also provided us with many different ways to consume audio throughout our day.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Even deaths from diseases like pneumonia and diarrhea were cut in half.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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Traumatic bleeding or a condition causing fluid loss, like diarrhea or vomiting, can cause your body's fluid volume to drop severely.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The best blush for mature skin should melt seamlessly into the complexion, livening the face with a healthy flush that doesn’t settle into fine lines, or appear to come from a compact or tube at all.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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My cream blush and bronzer melted right in, resulting in a seamless blend.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Another team invented a molecule that can boost electrical oscillations in the brain, improving memory and cognition in mice that were modified to have Alzheimer's.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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And its wavelength is the distance between those oscillations in space.—
Michael J. Murdoch,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s actions also thawed relations with Canada somewhat, although outrage and uncertainty over the trade war remains.—
TIME,
TIME,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gradually, the relationship thawed, but Lisa was still caught off guard when her husband offered to adopt the 11-year-old.—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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