as in varies
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 fluctuates
Most astronomers believe its diameter fluctuates from about 400 million miles to over 800 million miles.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
That leaves 28,461 vehicles – although that number fluctuates daily – eligible to be towed, Knox said in an email.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Evans worked with Fastbreak to create balanced slates of opponents for each team, based on the last four years of conference win percentage—even with the understanding that program performance fluctuates year-to-year given coach and player movement.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2025
This is because the date fluctuates onwith the Gregorian calendar, which uses a solar dating system.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Hiring often fluctuates with the season, so economists and analysts typically pay close attention to data from the same month in previous years, and not just month-to-month changes.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Functioning as an internal carbon price, the value fluctuates between $92 $350 per ton of CO2e, dependent on project type (such as the green premium of renewable electricity) and location (like Taiwan versus Mexico).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
As a result, the number of participants in the Miss Universe pageant fluctuates year after year based on certain franchising restrictions and changes.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The pay package, which fluctuates in value based on the stock price and is currently worth more than $100 billion, was put to an advisory vote last year.
—Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
That leaves 28,461 vehicles – although that number fluctuates daily – eligible to be towed, Knox said in an email.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Evans worked with Fastbreak to create balanced slates of opponents for each team, based on the last four years of conference win percentage—even with the understanding that program performance fluctuates year-to-year given coach and player movement.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2025
This is because the date fluctuates onwith the Gregorian calendar, which uses a solar dating system.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Hiring often fluctuates with the season, so economists and analysts typically pay close attention to data from the same month in previous years, and not just month-to-month changes.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Functioning as an internal carbon price, the value fluctuates between $92 $350 per ton of CO2e, dependent on project type (such as the green premium of renewable electricity) and location (like Taiwan versus Mexico).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
As a result, the number of participants in the Miss Universe pageant fluctuates year after year based on certain franchising restrictions and changes.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The pay package, which fluctuates in value based on the stock price and is currently worth more than $100 billion, was put to an advisory vote last year.
—Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuates
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Power consumption varies by weather—12 tons of fuel on calm days, 15 tons during winter storms with headwinds.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Also, the supply of milk options varies widely by region.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For passengers, nothing changes.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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For example, the cost would be lower if the Defense Department changes out stationery, signage and nameplates over time as needed, rather than swapping out those items all at once.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After the midterm elections are over, the focus gradually shifts to the next presidential election, and the incumbent president increasingly limps like a lame duck.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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By the weekend, the Libra Moon shifts attention to your money and values sector, encouraging balance around spending, earning, and self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Fluctuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuates. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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