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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
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
Verb
Money is flowing into the district on the state Senate side too. — Mary Ramsey august 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 The debt already flowing into AI shows why executives need better terms, not better labels. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 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
  • Fragrance-free liquid Castile soap with no additives can be mixed with water and turned into an insecticidal soap.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Direct liquid cooling is moving into ship engine rooms with the introduction of the IMMERSIO Matrix.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquid
Verb
  • That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of uptown spots are pouring mimosas alongside high-energy drag performances on Saturday and Sunday, and Evan is sharing the details.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • Satellite imagery shows a haze of wildfire smoke drifting from West Kalimantan into neighboring Malaysia on several days this month, according to BNPB.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On Tuesday the Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday due to smoke from the Timber Fire drifting into the region.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of drifting
Verb
  • Married at First Sight, a long-running Lifetime reality show, started streaming exclusively on Peacock in 2025.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In the three-part docuseries (now streaming on Netflix), Berlinger challenges claims that Manson’s motives behind the killings weren’t to start a race war.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of streaming
Verb
  • In the videos, shot by drone by Joanna Steidle, the creatures can be seen gliding just beneath the water’s surface like hundreds of raviolis floating in aquamarine broth.
    — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Video from his dash camera shows the aircraft gliding under a highway sign, missing it by mere feet, before touching down in the empty lanes.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gliding
Verb
  • After 30 years of cruising, the writer considers a balcony cabin the most consistently worthwhile upgrade.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • An erotic thriller that captures the dying charm of Thailand’s stand-alone cinemas which also serve as cruising sites for closeted gay men.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cruising
Verb
  • Offensive notes Tommy DeVito settled in nicely after sailing some early throws.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That comment followed news that the USS George Washington is now sailing to the Middle East and is expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been at sea for some 250 days and not had a port call for more than 200.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sailing
Verb
  • These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • An Intensity Slider – a simple sliding bar adjustment for controlling the depth, vibrancy, brightness and contrast of the TV’s pictures to compensate for viewing angles, onscreen reflections and simply different viewing tastes.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sliding

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