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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
Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: The court may revisit this decision, so the exact implications are in flux.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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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The building happens to be in a state of flux as the General Services Administration chose Greenbelt, Maryland, as the location for a new FBI base.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: The court may revisit this decision, so the exact implications are in flux.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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
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Don’t forget, though—investing is a long-term strategy, so avoid pulling money out at the first sign of market fluctuations.Kody Boye, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite recent fluctuations, the labor market remains a key pillar of the U.S. economy, navigating challenges from inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over the past few years, the region has seen a huge influx of new residents and visitors, bringing with them an ever-increasing demand for premium services.Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, Maine, my home state, has seen an influx of Amish folk from other states.Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Food-allergy reactions can lead to symptoms such as hives, rashes, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and coughing or wheezing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Less common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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This process melts areas of ice, incorporates oxygen into the water and allows more light to penetrate, promoting photosynthesis and further oxygen production.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a cast iron skillet, melt butter and brown sugar together.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another theory posits that the wiggling of Alfvén waves, oscillations in the Sun’s magnetic field that penetrate into the corona and turn back on themselves, can also inject energy into the solar wind.ByHannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
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The remote control has five buttons on it to control power, the timer, speed, oscillation, and the nighttime setting.Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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Though studies are limited, some research suggests that the ice crystals formed during freezing cause the rupture of fruit cell walls, which changes the texture and flavor of frozen fruit, like blueberries, during the thawing process.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
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This takes about 30 minutes per pound, so the 8-pound turkey will take about 4 hours to thaw.Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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