as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
a flowing silk scarf
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as in pouring
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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as in drifting
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow
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Recent Examples of flowing
Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The two young academy graduates combined naturally, allowing for more flowing one-touch passing moves that cut teams apart.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Feel the magnetism flowing through you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the funding keeps flowing even as it is spent on fewer and fewer students.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Crisis Center North has filed a federal lawsuit to try to keep the funds flowing.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nicky Hilton Rothschild dons a flowing, butterfly-like ensemble for The Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere on April 22 in London.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs estimates total refunds will end the season roughly $50 billion above last year, with additional OBBBA benefits flowing through lower tax payments, for combined relief of $75 billion to $90 billion.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The two young academy graduates combined naturally, allowing for more flowing one-touch passing moves that cut teams apart.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Feel the magnetism flowing through you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the funding keeps flowing even as it is spent on fewer and fewer students.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Crisis Center North has filed a federal lawsuit to try to keep the funds flowing.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nicky Hilton Rothschild dons a flowing, butterfly-like ensemble for The Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere on April 22 in London.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs estimates total refunds will end the season roughly $50 billion above last year, with additional OBBBA benefits flowing through lower tax payments, for combined relief of $75 billion to $90 billion.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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Pumps fill three tins at a time with liquid Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Refilling your hummingbird feeder with Perky-Pet is as easy as pouring yourself a glass of water.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hyper-stylized and overtly sinister, the new trailer opens on Dakota Johnson drifting through a shadowy, intimate home wearing a silk robe.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over 100 radioactive elements, tens of millions of curies, were sent drifting across the continent for 10 days.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Paramount Skydance last year unveiled a new ad format for its Paramount+ streamer that aims to create new value for streaming inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Antenna notes that the high retention rate is likely due to the low price point, which comes as the costs of other premium streaming services rise.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The wear of this pick is also particularly lightweight, gliding on with a texture that sits at the convergence of an oil and balm.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Then the four front propellers tilted forward, and the aircraft accelerated, no longer hanging on its rotors like a helicopter but cruising on its wings like a small airplane.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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The fifth-inning dinger got the Bombers on the board, as Boston southpaw Payton Tolle had been cruising up to that point.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ships sailing the Great Lakes are also designed for expedition-style travel, with a focus on education, science, and environmental awareness.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the same time, many institutions are grappling with ballooning operating costs and sliding enrollment, pressures that are intensifying labor conflicts over pay and resources.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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