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adjective

ˈflō-iŋ How to pronounce flowing (audio)
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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid a flowing silk scarf

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flowing

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verb

present participle of flow
1
as in pouring
to move in a stream water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate

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2
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
Adjective
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 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
Verb
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
  1. liquid
  2. pouring
  3. drifting
  4. streaming
  5. gliding
  6. cruising
  7. sailing
  8. sliding
Adjective
  • The Sonic at 4025 Mapleshade Lane was found to have liquid leaking from the ceiling onto the cooking surfaces.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of liquid
Verb
  • Last month, the reflecting pool turned from blue to green days after the renovation was complete, and contractors were seen pouring bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an attempt to kill the algae.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
  • Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
    — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
    — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026
Definition of drifting
Verb
  • Bang My Box premiered on HBO on June 30, and is now streaming on HBO Max.
    — Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • The United States of Asian+America is now streaming on YouTube.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of streaming
Verb
  • And for the best views, get one of the small, stylish rooms on the fourth floor—you’ll be able to see the ships gliding by.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
  • Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of gliding
Verb
  • Senegal were cruising, courtesy of goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Among the benefits of cruising is the fact that, for many Americans, getting to a ship doesn’t necessarily mean taking a flight.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of cruising
Verb
  • Royal Caribbean also paid homage to the original Legend of the Seas, which began sailing for the line in the 1990s until 2017, with a model of that ship on display in Schooner Bar.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Two other small tankers exited the Persian Gulf by sailing closer to Iran.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of sailing
Verb
  • The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of sliding

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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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