Thesaurus results for FLUCTUATION

fluctuation

noun

ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of fluctuation

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 Styles have been changing rapidly and this fluctuation has shifted consumer priorities. — Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Build Reserves For Economic Uncertainty Have an emergency fund that covers your company expenses for six months in case of unexpected economic fluctuations. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The team analyzed the corridor over the long term and used seasonal-trend decomposition using LOESS, a statistical method that helped separate seasonal fluctuations from longer-term settlement. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The team still used the starlight of the parent star of HD 176071 b to detect the exoplanet, but instead hunted for tiny fluctuations in brightness caused when the light from this star was reflected from the planet. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluctuation

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Electrons passing through the two paths pass through the conduction states and through slightly different cross-sectional areas of the nanowire, causing their oscillations at different periods, thereby producing the beating pattern.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Through serial repetition, role-play, and the oscillation between masculine and feminine visual codes, Stötzer stages gender as something performed rather than possessed.

— Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of oscillation

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During the Brazilian’s tenure, there has been a significant degree of change well beyond his position and in the manager’s office.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Lawmakers have been eyeing changes like prohibiting lawmakers from dating staff members, updating reporting systems and retaliation protections, and increasing educational and training resources.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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