FLUX Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfləks

Definition of flux

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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Relevance

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

Getty Images/iStockphoto Over the last few years, millions of Americans with federal student loans have been stuck navigating a system in flux. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Tijssen then led guests on a walkthrough of the installations, unpacking how artificial intelligence, sound design and generative visuals work together to keep the show’s audiovisual landscape in constant flux. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 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 See All Example Sentences for flux

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux

Noun

This helps the Spin inject power into the grid instantly, preventing major grid fluctuations.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of fluctuation

Noun

Busy season begins as only bird rescue source Baby bird season has hit the rescue particularly hard this year with the influx of fresh birds being hatched with nowhere to go.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
The administration boosted federal law enforcement for city patrols and then announced a crime emergency, taking control of DC’s police department and ordering an influx of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of influx

Noun

The bacteria can lead to illness with symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, the release said.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Teams may not want to risk their athletes feeling even a little more sluggish, itchy, constipated, diarrhea-ry or whatever.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of diarrhea

Noun

Rapid oscillations trigger muscle contractions that can indirectly support lymph movement.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

Definition of oscillation

Verb

Pre-shredded cheeses in general can easily be frozen and thawed, since the texture change will be less noticeable.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Pork sat thawing inside a supermarket bag on a prep table, two violations in one — direct contact with a non-food grade bag and thawing outside a refrigerator.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Definition of thaw

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