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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
Chris Massaro, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Tax credits in flux San Diego tax attorney Adam Brewer, with AB Tax Law, said while this year does not have any seismic changes in tax law, there are two opportunities people may want to consider.
—Roxana Popescu, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 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
The unprecedented resignation of the prime minister leaves the government in flux.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Tax credits in flux San Diego tax attorney Adam Brewer, with AB Tax Law, said while this year does not have any seismic changes in tax law, there are two opportunities people may want to consider.
—Roxana Popescu, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 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
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By simulating real-world supply chains in a virtual environment, businesses can model and optimize inventory management, logistics and production processes in real time, fostering efficient planning, identifying bottlenecks and forecasting demand fluctuation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The market’s complexities, volatility and an infinite number of other variables can cause unpredictable price fluctuations, but your own mindset is just as key among the variables that can set your financial portfolio back.—
Emily Glass,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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For many households, their tax refund check — which last year averaged more than $3,100 — is often their biggest cash influx of the year.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Human rights groups say the expulsion of Palestinians would likely violate international law. Egypt has warned that any mass influx of Palestinians from Gaza would undermine its nearly half-century peace treaty with Israel, a cornerstone of U.S. influence in the region.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Salmonella usually brings four to seven days of diarrhea that might be bloody, vomiting, nausea, stomachaches and headaches.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Seth Rogen, the head of the fictional Continental Studios, wants a graphic diarrhea explosion kept in one of his movies in a new trailer for Apple TV+’s The Studio comedy.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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This recalls a similar situation from early in the RTX 4090's life cycle, when power connectors were melting and even catching fire, damaging the GPUs and power supplies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Feb. 2025
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In a separate pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and mix in 3 tablespoons of flour.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The manual-wind movement incorporates the watchmaker’s trademark large 15 mm balance wheel that hides a secret poising method that allows for symmetrical oscillations without the use of peripheral weights.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2024
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The device’s temperature, oscillation, mode, and timer can be controlled on the convenient LED display panel.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Missing Stuffed Animal Reunited with 6-Year-Old Owner After Being Found at Airport Baggage Claim After the last few weeks of freezing temperatures, Franklin Lake was covered in about 4 inches of ice, and due to warmer temperatures, the ice had thawed, WABC-TV reports.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Embrace the quietude, the great value, and the unique ambience of springtime by spending your weekend in a thawing ski town.—
Miles Howard,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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