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
This implies that the stock is not immune to market fluctuations.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Big fluctuations from wet to dry are a natural feature of water in the West.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The years of fad crash diets, weight fluctuations, restriction, and endless cardio took a toll.
—Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite the temporary fluctuation in 2022, the long-term trend remains clear.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Big fluctuations from wet to dry are a natural feature of water in the West.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The years of fad crash diets, weight fluctuations, restriction, and endless cardio took a toll.
—Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite the temporary fluctuation in 2022, the long-term trend remains clear.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
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That’s five times the oscillation degree of our other picks.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
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To quantify the system’s mechanical output, a sensor tracks the oscillation angle while an electromagnetic brake regulates shaft resistance to simulate varying power loads.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Similar proposals have drawn alarm from voting rights groups, which say such changes could lead to widespread problems for voters.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most patients show changes in the fluid that surrounds the brain, commonly seen in other viral brain infections.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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