fluctuates

present tense third-person singular of fluctuate
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 Today, these pre-1965 coins are sought after not for their use as currency, but for their silver content, giving them a value that fluctuates with the broader precious metals market. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The number fluctuates because it is closely tied to the performance of the stock market. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The Gauchos have a roster that fluctuates among 24 varsity players, but more and more are showing up to join the team. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Beating the models at their own noise ENSO fluctuates on its own; quiet decades are followed by wild ones, with no external push required. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 The number of protesters fluctuates, with certain days attracting larger crowds. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 This movement from the moon causes Earth’s rotation to slow — but our planet’s rotation also fluctuates unpredictably from year to year. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Motivation fluctuates day to day, which is why making a plan is crucial. — Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 Certain frozen foods are more susceptible to freezer burn or growing bacteria when the temperature fluctuates. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • In Aidaya, the minimum ticket price, which varies by outlets, is set at 1,000 yen.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Whatever kills all those fawns varies depending on the habitat type, presence of predators, and weather conditions.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Involving parents The law changes how schools communicate with families.
    — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Testing could examine sensor stability and performance as the aircraft rapidly changes attitude.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rarely anyone shifts the relationship to eventually sit down and ask attendees for their best gift.
    — Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The evolution of strategies can lead to stable populations, bistable populations (where the population flips between two stable strategies), or limit cycles, where the population shifts continuously among multiple strategies.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Fluctuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuates. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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