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
During this time, roses will also need to be monitored for moisture and temperature fluctuations, so make sure to keep an eye on them.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
These fluctuations are the fundamental source of our current problems.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
That led to allegations that Ticketmaster was using its controversial dynamic pricing model, which allows for price fluctuations based on demand.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
These quantum fluctuations, generated on the smallest scales, get stretched to larger scales by inflation, while newer, later-time fluctuations get stretched atop them, creating a superposition of these fluctuations on all distance scales.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 24 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
These fluctuations are the fundamental source of our current problems.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
That led to allegations that Ticketmaster was using its controversial dynamic pricing model, which allows for price fluctuations based on demand.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
These quantum fluctuations, generated on the smallest scales, get stretched to larger scales by inflation, while newer, later-time fluctuations get stretched atop them, creating a superposition of these fluctuations on all distance scales.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
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For example, if an electric motor normally draws 20 A at 100 Hz oscillation, an unexplained 30 A or 150 Hz jump could signal bearing damage.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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During my outdoor run, the SE 3 also measured my calories, distance, elevation gain, pace, time, and advanced form metrics like power, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and stride length.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Humphrey and his command staff are working with Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA), the group recently chosen by city officials as the independent monitor to oversee changes promised for the department.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Part of the reason the league adopted an overtime format then is that the stewards of the game wanted more excitement — the addition of overtime was part of multiple rule changes meant to encourage passing and scoring.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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