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
California has had its share of budget challenges, often due to volatile revenue sources that create steep fluctuations in state revenue.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Currency fluctuations can hit harder in developing economies and, while only a fraction of the change may feed into coffee’s ballooning price, every bit can pile up.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Overall, the findings indicate that changes in type III burst profiles can arise from a combination of magnetic and density fluctuations acting together.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
When mulch is over-applied, that ecosystem can suffer, leaving plants more vulnerable to drought, disease, and temperature fluctuations.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Currency fluctuations can hit harder in developing economies and, while only a fraction of the change may feed into coffee’s ballooning price, every bit can pile up.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Overall, the findings indicate that changes in type III burst profiles can arise from a combination of magnetic and density fluctuations acting together.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
When mulch is over-applied, that ecosystem can suffer, leaving plants more vulnerable to drought, disease, and temperature fluctuations.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
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The computer simulations enabled the team to break down those different sizes, revealing that the initial tail oscillations produce large vortex rings that generate thrust, and those larger ones then produce many more smaller vortices.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The team took advantage of the phase difference between the two oscillations to turn the ILO into a kind of frequency-to-phase converter circuit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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