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 Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily. — Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 The Sleep Foundation recommends this as a practical, medication-free adjustment for reflux management. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Still, those who ultimately recovered well knew of family members who continue to struggle years later with nausea or reflux or fatigue. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflux

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The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Water from the lakes is also used to generate hydroelectric power and to ensure a steady, predictable flow of water downstream, smoothing the water supply during droughts and when snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is low.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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Balancing full-time and part-time career goals The side hustle’s ebb-and-flow contrasts with the steady paycheck and cadence of her NASA job.

— Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
The river is expected to further ebb in the coming days with no significant rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to rise to over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) across the region.

— Justin Spike, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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Others are keeping data analog longer, since early digitization is expensive and skipping it for certain operations cuts out a major power drain.

— David Schie, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Twin-tub machines are lighter and cheaper but require you to manually fill, drain and move clothes between a wash tub and a spin tub.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

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