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

Swaps can mitigate financial risks, including fluctuations in commodity prices. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Avoid rooms with lots of activity and temperature fluctuations, like the laundry room or a garage. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Cover Garden Beds’ Soil Covering garden beds’ soil during the fall can help prevent the soil from eroding, suffering from temperature and moisture fluctuations, and weed seeds from growing. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

What separates them is their ability to interpret what those signals mean in context, to distinguish a meaningful shift in momentum from a temporary fluctuation and to understand the game’s direction rather than just its current score. — Dhiraj Adya, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026