REFLUX Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

reflux

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Definition of reflux

as in flow

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Recent Examples of reflux This would explain why many midlife women suddenly experience uncomfortable bloating, unpredictable bowel habits, reflux, or new food sensitivities. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026 Kiana was intubated for 12 days, battled severe reflux and later underwent open-heart surgery. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 July 2026 People who develop racing heartbeats, tremors, anxiety, insomnia, reflux, headaches or reproducible palpitations after drinking coffee should not ignore those symptoms simply because population studies are reassuring. — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 While some studies show positive effects, more research is needed to determine if probiotics have a place in helping people with reflux. — Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflux

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Onshore flow brings high-tide flooding to Southeast coast In the Southeast, persistent onshore winds are expected to produce gusty winds and coastal flooding on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
In that regard, small details like the flow of fabric or the impression of breathing are vitally important.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026

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The number of swing House seats nationally—already at a low ebb—could shrink to as low as the teens, insulating most members of Congress from routine electoral accountability.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Elias said voters will see the role of good governance and nonprofits that have played a prominent role in preelection litigation ebb as candidates and their parties take on a more central role in cases specific to individual races.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

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Rather than being a drain on resources, Smith, the mayor, sees interest from the AI industry as one way to get the water flowing.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
The partner set to take over leadership of Weil, Gotshal & Manges has held talks to leave the firm for a rival, a move that would compound ongoing talent drain at one of Wall Street’s top dealmaking and restructuring shops.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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