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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
Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Sony has been wary of committing to such an expensive undertaking in a market that is in flux and more challenging than ever.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
As for the former, despite some flux in early postseason television ratings, regular-season attendance and ratings evidently haven’t suffered much to this point.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Sony has been wary of committing to such an expensive undertaking in a market that is in flux and more challenging than ever.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
Then he was put on waivers by the Utah Mammoth in September and dealt to Edmonton in December, his career still flux.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux
Noun
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Chip shortages have been seen before—almost everyone will remember the 2021 COVID-19 shortage, which caused price fluctuations in cars, smartphones and appliances.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Roughly 12 hours after the storm slammed into the planet, MAVEN recorded unusual fluctuations in Mars' upper atmosphere, according to the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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But according to DeMaio, there is no financial influx from the company driving this exhibition.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Races for the office tend to be sleepy affairs, but this year’s contest has featured last-minute entrants, a whopping influx of cash and defections among the incumbent’s key supporters.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Warning Signs of an Imbalanced Gut Microbiome There are obvious signs of GI problems, says Shapiro, such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.—
Mélanie Nauche,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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The only way to help those infected is to provide supportive care, health officials say, like giving medicine to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea, and manage fever and pain.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Occasionally, the butter in quickbreads is creamed (whipped with sugar until fluffy) but more often, it’s melted or oil is used in its place.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Its vertical and horizontal dual oscillation, coupled with an airflow range of up to 50 feet, efficiently circulates air in any direction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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This oscillation causes the streams to cross and spread, which forms an adhesive net-like structure in mid-air.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Consider that average temperatures this time of year on the shores of the bay typically hover in the 40s and 50s with some ice still thawing.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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However, special care is needed when freezing and thawing hummus to preserve its flavor and smooth texture and prevent it from becoming grainy.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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