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
These fluctuations can create an environment where bacteria thrive, potentially leading to spoilage or foodborne illnesses.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
In fact, in the North Sea, scientists have already documented fluctuations in porpoise strandings and the establishment of new seal colonies along the coast.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Small pink markers show a drastic fluctuation in the flooding.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The slabs grow and shrink with temperature fluctuations, so the seals need to stretch while remaining watertight.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
In fact, in the North Sea, scientists have already documented fluctuations in porpoise strandings and the establishment of new seal colonies along the coast.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Small pink markers show a drastic fluctuation in the flooding.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The slabs grow and shrink with temperature fluctuations, so the seals need to stretch while remaining watertight.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
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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
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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
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The implosion occurred during a shift change, and the six workers whose bodies were found were in an area of the site where workers would go before their shift, Matt Amos, Longview fire battalion chief, said, per The Guardian.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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