as in oscillations
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 fluctuations
Though fluctuations in production affect the amount of items coming in, there are more customers looking to shop at the Materials Oasis than ever.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Gold is less likely to behave as a slow, steady store of value in the current environment and more likely to experience short-term fluctuations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This was essentially a copy of the main laser beam, used as a sensitive probe to detect tiny fluctuations that the main system couldn’t easily see.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Berries, leafy greens, and other fresh fruits and vegetables are also particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez experienced similar fluctuations in playing time this season, while Scheierman has been a steady contributor since mid-January.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The data is adjusted for seasonal fluctuations.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
DeSantis has said fluctuations in oil prices could blunt the impact of any suspension of the gas tax.
—Orlando Sentinel and Miami Herald Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Gold is less likely to behave as a slow, steady store of value in the current environment and more likely to experience short-term fluctuations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This was essentially a copy of the main laser beam, used as a sensitive probe to detect tiny fluctuations that the main system couldn’t easily see.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Berries, leafy greens, and other fresh fruits and vegetables are also particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez experienced similar fluctuations in playing time this season, while Scheierman has been a steady contributor since mid-January.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The data is adjusted for seasonal fluctuations.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
DeSantis has said fluctuations in oil prices could blunt the impact of any suspension of the gas tax.
—Orlando Sentinel and Miami Herald Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuations
Noun
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For instance, light particles like positrons (or electrons, in this experiment) need extremely fast oscillations, gigahertz (GHz) frequencies, to stay confined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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European markets’ Tuesday oscillations followed a four-day Easter break, after finishing Thursday’s session in mixed territory.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Travelers flying to, from and within Europe could soon see major changes to baggage fees, as lawmakers consider requiring airlines to include carry-on bags in ticket prices.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Slowly but surely, changes have occurred.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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