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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As Oracle research explains, AI agents can continuously analyze sensor data to understand vibration patterns, temperature fluctuations and performance metrics across warehouse equipment to predict maintenance needs to avoid downtime and prevent interruptions in workflows.
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Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Lee also points out North Korea's poor infrastructure and vulnerability to geopolitical fluctuations as reasons to be skeptical about its tourism ambitions.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
Avoid the door: Avoid storing in the refrigerator door, which is prone to temperature fluctuations.
Use a clean utensil: Always use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Weight gain in menopause is caused by hormonal fluctuations, slowed metabolism, and changes in fat storage.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Lee also points out North Korea's poor infrastructure and vulnerability to geopolitical fluctuations as reasons to be skeptical about its tourism ambitions.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
Avoid the door: Avoid storing in the refrigerator door, which is prone to temperature fluctuations.
Use a clean utensil: Always use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Weight gain in menopause is caused by hormonal fluctuations, slowed metabolism, and changes in fat storage.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
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The competing forces of gravity and pressure generated by photons caused the particles to go awry, bouncing around and creating waves called baryon acoustic oscillations (BAOs).—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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About 15 minutes later, a weakened version of this oscillation occurred again, followed shortly thereafter by oscillations at a different frequency, this one with properties that are commonly seen on European grids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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Zest in Seoul and Jigger & Pony in Singapore both maintained their positions from last year, so there were no changes among the top three bars.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The story explores themes of surveillance, betrayal and moral ambiguity against a backdrop of cultural and societal change.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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