Thesaurus results for FLUCTUATION

fluctuation

noun

ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən

as in oscillation

the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets

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Recent Examples of fluctuation No smiles, no frowns, no fluctuations of body warmth. —

Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 Skipping meals can lead to significant fluctuations in your blood sugar levels and worsen insulin resistance. —

Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 8 June 2026 Floyd also says that the real estate market in Ponte Vedra Beach has remained stable, without the large fluctuations seen in other parts of the state, making future home maintenance costs and insurance expenses more predictable. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Deli Meat Because of temperature fluctuations, storing deli meat in the refrigerator door is a no-go. —

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Its vertical and horizontal dual oscillation, coupled with an airflow range of up to 50 feet, efficiently circulates air in any direction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
This oscillation causes the streams to cross and spread, which forms an adhesive net-like structure in mid-air.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026