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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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flux

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verb

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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Noun
Real Madrid were in a state of flux, John Toshack’s reign as coach having come to an explosive conclusion a few weeks earlier. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 With his local world in flux, Jefferson welcomed a new generation of colleagues. Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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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 See all Example Sentences for flux 
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Noun
  • It is designed to alleviate the side effects of hormonal fluctuations and to prevent weight gain, according to US News.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But, consistency at the position is where there’s been much fluctuation.
    Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • Trudeau was often the target of Peterson’s criticisms for his actions when Canadian truckers protested against COVID-19 restrictions and when an unusual influx in immigration increased the Canadian population to 41 million.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s a look at the states with the highest net influx of residents from other states between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes, the flu-like illness is preceded by diarrhea or other GI symptoms.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Fewer Side Effects: Common side effects like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can be dose-dependent, so some believe that smaller doses may reduce these adverse reactions.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Arctic ice is melting, the sea level is rising and temperatures are going to extremes in many locations around the world.
    Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In this aerial view melting icebergs crowd the Ilulissat Icefjord on July 16, 2024 near Ilulissat, Greenland.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Their vibrations and oscillations can more effectively get rid of plaque on your teeth and gums, and most brushes have a timer that encourages you to brush for the full two minutes.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Currency Fluctuations And Economic Sanctions Conflicts also generate currency oscillations, notably in the countries directly concerned.
    Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Pour the mixture into ice cube trays to freeze and store in a resealable bag, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator to use.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
  • When the ice eventually thawed, evolutionary activity picked up, and things weren’t so boring anymore.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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