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
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.
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Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
As fall weather often fluctuates between warmer, milder days and cooler ones, having the right wardrobe to accommodate the change in seasons is a must.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, the storage system is expected to regulate supply and demand from renewable energy, which fluctuates with the weather and time of day and contributes to carbon neutrality.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
The number of people at Alligator Alcatraz fluctuates daily and has dropped drastically since the beginning of the month, as a federal judge weighs whether to shut down the site.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Each airline that has a loyalty program sets the value of its mile or point, and this number fluctuates whenever the airline decides to change it; there’s no third-party governing body regulating their value.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
As fall weather often fluctuates between warmer, milder days and cooler ones, having the right wardrobe to accommodate the change in seasons is a must.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, the storage system is expected to regulate supply and demand from renewable energy, which fluctuates with the weather and time of day and contributes to carbon neutrality.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
The number of people at Alligator Alcatraz fluctuates daily and has dropped drastically since the beginning of the month, as a federal judge weighs whether to shut down the site.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Each airline that has a loyalty program sets the value of its mile or point, and this number fluctuates whenever the airline decides to change it; there’s no third-party governing body regulating their value.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuates
Verb
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The number of visitors varies year to year, but about 100-150 people usually come through on Halloween night.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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Motherhood naturally changes many aspects of your life, including your routine and priorities.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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Carlson and Herzig outlined county changes either in place or in the works in response to the investigation.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The transmission generally shifts smoothly, but there’s such a racket from that transaxle and limited-slip differential, not to mention a huge amount of road noise coming up through the suspension, that any conversation will sound more like a shouting match out of necessity.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The tern is in pursuit of the sun as it shifts over the Earth with the change in the seasons.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Fluctuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuates. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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