as in oscillation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fluctuation
Meanwhile inflation would also have magnified tiny random fluctuations in the early universe, creating density variations in the primordial plasma.
—
Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
The reason these two scenarios — with and without dark matter — create two different spectra for temperature fluctuations is because the physics is different between the two cases.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Even in countries in the Global South throughout Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where the dollar is typically strong, fluctuations can quickly erode spending power, driving up the cost of living overnight.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Hormone Fluctuations Hormonal fluctuations related to menstruation, menopause, or thyroid function can cause water retention.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fluctuation
Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
The reason these two scenarios — with and without dark matter — create two different spectra for temperature fluctuations is because the physics is different between the two cases.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Even in countries in the Global South throughout Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where the dollar is typically strong, fluctuations can quickly erode spending power, driving up the cost of living overnight.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Hormone Fluctuations Hormonal fluctuations related to menstruation, menopause, or thyroid function can cause water retention.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fluctuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
Noun
-
This prevents stray heat from disrupting the atoms’ oscillations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
-
That’s five times the oscillation degree of our other picks.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Last season’s coaching cycle only featured 16 by the end of the year, which is relatively active, and 2023’s was the most aggressive in decades, with the likes of Alabama and Michigan headlining 31 changes.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share