REFLUX Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

reflux

noun

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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Noun

Heavy rain of up to 1 to 2 inches was reported with these storms as well, causing isolated instances of flash flooding and debris flow.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Electric motors forced factories to abandon rigid layouts for flexible, continuous-flow production.

— Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of flow

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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
These kinds of changes are likely to grow rather than ebb over the next decade as AI continues to revolutionize the way companies operate.

— Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ebb

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Another problem with that sink was the direct connection between the drain line and the sewage system.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing stubborn mascara and the day’s buildup go down the drain, especially when the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is involved.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

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