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
Gas prices have fluctuated in recent days, following news of a fragile ceasefire on April 8.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Apple shares fluctuated in late trading before dipping about 1%.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Arsenal have fluctuated between 21 alternative front quartets in the 34 league games.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
While most of Maryland has been facing some level of drought since last year, conditions have fluctuated, improving in June 2025 and worsening in recent days.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The poll was conducted from April 16 through Monday, as oil prices fluctuated and Americans spent more at the gas pump.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year The GOP began the current Congress with a 220-215 advantage, but the margin has fluctuated.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The simulated winds, which in a recent test purposefully fluctuated between 30 and 55 mph (50 to 90 kph), continually pushed the flames toward the home.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Sea levels on Earth and the locations of shorelines have fluctuated over many years.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Apple shares fluctuated in late trading before dipping about 1%.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Arsenal have fluctuated between 21 alternative front quartets in the 34 league games.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
While most of Maryland has been facing some level of drought since last year, conditions have fluctuated, improving in June 2025 and worsening in recent days.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The poll was conducted from April 16 through Monday, as oil prices fluctuated and Americans spent more at the gas pump.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year The GOP began the current Congress with a 220-215 advantage, but the margin has fluctuated.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The simulated winds, which in a recent test purposefully fluctuated between 30 and 55 mph (50 to 90 kph), continually pushed the flames toward the home.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Sea levels on Earth and the locations of shorelines have fluctuated over many years.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuated
Verb
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What has changed is the breakout above $100, which is now occurring on meaningful volume and carrying the RSI to 77.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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That drama came out in 2000, but whether attitudes like those of Billy’s dad have changed much since then is open to debate.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Other surveys have varied widely on who is emerging as Bass’ strongest challenger, with support for Raman and Pratt fluctuating significantly across polls.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Playoff officiating has also varied wildly relative to the regular season in recent years.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Ever the optimist, Obama shifted out of his defensive posture.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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By the time cases reach the court, the focus has often shifted from prevention to maintenance and tertiary care.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Fluctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuated. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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