Thesaurus results for FLUCTUATION

fluctuation

noun

ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən

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

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Recent Examples of fluctuation Even the most bullish average investors will be watching for fluctuations in their portfolios. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2026 To secure modern cryptographic systems against the vulnerabilities of predictable data, Fraunhofer IPMS developed Q-Dic that harvests true randomness from unpredictable quantum vacuum fluctuations. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 Perimenopause can last up to 10 years and include a fluctuation in hormones, presenting symptoms ranging from frozen shoulder to hot flashes. —

Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Temperature fluctuations pose a risk to dogs in cars even in the shade or for short periods, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. —

Eva Flowe june 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluctuation

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Noun

Scientists do not yet know exactly what causes the oscillations.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
The alternative is oscillation, extraction, or irrelevance.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026