as in changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
temperatures will fluctuate between the low and high 50s today
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Recent Examples of fluctuated
Withdrawals leading to walkovers were more common in the early years of the competition, partly why the number of matches per season fluctuated slightly in the opening decades.
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Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
However, the total number of states at this price point for gas has fluctuated over the summer.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Over the last century, water levels have fluctuated dramatically, and increasing storm intensity leads to flooding and water management pressures.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Hamas’s response fluctuated between allowing discontent and repressing the demonstrations.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Her favorite colors now fluctuated between purple, red, and green, her favorite shows and foods were in a state of continual flux.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
The school’s enrollment fluctuated but never hit double digits.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Fatal-injury crashes have fluctuated from year to year, with two in 2014 and three last year.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
As workplace needs and demographic shifts intensify, the number of green cards issued has fluctuated, impacting more than a million people annually.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
However, the total number of states at this price point for gas has fluctuated over the summer.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Over the last century, water levels have fluctuated dramatically, and increasing storm intensity leads to flooding and water management pressures.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Hamas’s response fluctuated between allowing discontent and repressing the demonstrations.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Her favorite colors now fluctuated between purple, red, and green, her favorite shows and foods were in a state of continual flux.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
The school’s enrollment fluctuated but never hit double digits.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Fatal-injury crashes have fluctuated from year to year, with two in 2014 and three last year.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
As workplace needs and demographic shifts intensify, the number of green cards issued has fluctuated, impacting more than a million people annually.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuated
Verb
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In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her nails were also changed for each look.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Individual year-over-year market values varied greatly, ranging from an over 16% increase one year to an under 1% increase another.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows timelines to get FEMA aid flowing to Wisconsin have varied greatly across presidential administrations, spanning from just a few days to more than two months.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The betting line has shifted for the UFC 322 co-main event.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fluctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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