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
The adaptive mechanism of the Tension Buoy allows floating solar arrays to remain stable and secure through these fluctuations.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Though gold is often subject to market fluctuations, investors have been increasing their holdings over the past year over recession fears and market uncertainty, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
These fluctuations have continued for most of the year.
—Washinton Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
From even tiny initial seed fluctuations in the matter density of the Universe, star clusters, galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, and even larger structures like superclusters began to form.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Though gold is often subject to market fluctuations, investors have been increasing their holdings over the past year over recession fears and market uncertainty, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
These fluctuations have continued for most of the year.
—Washinton Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
From even tiny initial seed fluctuations in the matter density of the Universe, star clusters, galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, and even larger structures like superclusters began to form.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
Noun
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Atomic clocks keep time using the steady oscillations of atoms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each of these high-tech tools generate advanced circulation power to achieve pristine indoor air quality, plus special features like precise airflow settings, and different oscillation, cooling, and heating modes.—
Brittany Loggins,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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As with any change program, measurement matters.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Burke expects that public schools will see dramatic enrollment declines fueled by both demographic and policy changes.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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