liquid

adjective

ˈli-kwəd How to pronounce liquid (audio)
Definition of liquidnext
1
as in flowing
capable of moving like a liquid always have in the kitchen a dispenser of liquid soap available for hand washing

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2
as in crystal
easily seen through the liquid air of the remote mountains

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Recent Examples of liquid On the other hand, water ice in lunar soil can be processed into liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, which can be used as rocket fuel. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 This is the backdrop in which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought to restrain longer-term Treasury yields last week by expanding an existing program to buy back small amounts of less-liquid government debt in the open market. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The inspectors also noted that food handlers were using liquid hand soap at a kitchen handwashing sink that had dead roaches floating in it. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 There is nothing less liquid than a sports franchise, which can’t be sold without the approval of the league and a super majority of the owners after a months-long process. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
  1. flowing
  2. crystal
  3. fluid
  4. transparent
  5. thin
  6. clear
  7. crystalline
Adjective
  • My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • By studying these features, scientists hope to piece together how flowing water once helped shape the Red Planet’s surface.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of crystal
Adjective
  • If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.
    — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The king has hemolytic anemia and was being treated with cortisone, leading to fluid accumulation in the body that required hospital treatment, the palace said last week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluid
Adjective
  • Wonder also has a transparent compensation system so employees can see what others at the company make.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Moreover, perovskites are lightweight and can be engineered to be semi-transparent, enabling Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Days turn crisp, aspens begin streaking the valley with gold and summer crowds thin in Grand Teton National Park.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike mainstream fusion projects such as tokamaks, the Texatron does not rely on giant superconducting magnets to hold a thin gas in place for long periods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of thin
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  • On Friday, Davide Ancelotti, Lille’s head coach, confirmed Fernandez-Pardo, who had made clear his desire to leave, would not train with the squad until after Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • This, set against a backdrop of crystalline Indian Ocean views and bright white Maldivian sand, sets the tone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The crystalline structure of the material creates natural funnels for phonons to travel, thereby giving them the freedom to travel without colliding into each other.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of crystalline

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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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