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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
John Ganem, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
President Trump will likely unveil his plans for reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday from the Rose Garden, the White House announced on Tuesday, though the details remain in flux.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 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 renewable energy-centric sectors—spanning wind, solar, energy storage, electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure—are in flux, driven by changing regulations and economic policies that will determine how quickly adoption expands.
—John Ganem, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
President Trump will likely unveil his plans for reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday from the Rose Garden, the White House announced on Tuesday, though the details remain in flux.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 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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While last week's stock market selloff took its toll on the fortune of the world's richest, one man has been largely able to weather the fluctuations brought on by the Trump administration's trade policies.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But by translating these fluctuations in brightness into fluctuations in acoustic frequencies, scientists can tune in to a star’s sound, learning important information about its age and its other traits.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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An influx of foreign stars enabled the San Diego Sockers to play a dazzling brand of indoor soccer that attracted best-in-class crowds to the Sports Arena in the 1980s and early 1990s.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Belinda’s new influx of cash immediately transforms her.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The list also includes eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. may lead to a number of symptoms, including hives, rashes, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and coughing or wheezing.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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An outdoor ice-skating rink opened during the Christmas season, with an expensive cooling system to keep the ice from melting in the tropical heat.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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While noodles cook, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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This escapement delivers two direct impulses to the balance with each oscillation, ensuring efficiency and a 72-hour power reserve.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For example, complex analysis is used to manipulate wavelets, or small oscillations in data.—
William Ross,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Simply thaw according to package directions and use in place of fresh.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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At the time of Nixon’s trip, the U.S. and Beijing had not had diplomatic relations for 25 years, and it was seen as a sign of thawing relations.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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