Synonyms of fluctuates

fluctuates

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• varies
• changes
• shifts
• mutates
• improves
• deteriorates
• snaps
• morphs
• transmutes
• worsens
• vacillates
• metamorphoses
• turns around
• wavers
• betters
• seesaws
• teeters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilizes
• plateaus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fluctuates

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

Plus, pricing per million tokens fluctuates widely across frontier models. — Steven Carlini, Forbes.com, 4 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

The look fluctuates as the show’s emphasis shifts from land to land. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

The movement, with an 80-hour power reserve and a frequency of 4 Hz, is also home to a perpetual calendar and an equation of time display, showing the difference between mean solar time, shown on the main dial, and true solar time, which fluctuates due to the Earth’s elliptical orbit. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Instead, seismic activity naturally fluctuates over time, with short-term spikes and quieter periods reflecting normal variation in how stress is released along Earth’s tectonic plates. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 June 2026

The inherent value of some watches fluctuates on a daily basis because of the materials. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026