Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oscillation
• change
• flux
• inconstancy
• transformation
• metamorphosis
• mutation
• transmutation
• vacillation
• wavering
• transmogrification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fluctuation

The fluctuation caused the device to keep slightly different time each day. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

These schools are not built to contend for more than a season or two in a row without sharp fluctuations year-to-year. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Even when controlling for factors like weather and medical conditions, symptom severity correlated with higher skin temperature and less daily fluctuation in body temperature, meaning their bodies weren't cooling down as much at night. — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Good thing our editors at WWD do shop for a living and keep tabs on the price fluctuations of Amazon’s fashion and beauty bestsellers all year long. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026