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
Temperature and humidity affect how the lacquer cures, and even minor fluctuations can undo days of progress.
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Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
From an archival standpoint, Evans also worried about the long-term effects of keeping the Declaration housed against an exterior wall, where temperature fluctuations were more extreme.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Any fluctuations in the timing or strength of the lasers introduce errors into the system, making these gates unreliable.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Overall, Stewart said grade fluctuations can occur when a hospital’s performance worsens or fails to improve at the same pace as other hospitals.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even after that time, officials said that residents should expect intermittent service issues, pressure fluctuations, and operational disruptions for about seven days as repairs continue.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The department cleared about 38% of violent crimes in 2018 and about 47% in 2024, with several fluctuations within that range in the years between, according to state data.
—Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Originally invented by Swiss engineer Jean-Léon Reutter in 1928, the Atmos operates using tiny fluctuations in air temperature.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Those fluctuations in the top-line payroll number could very well continue in the months to come, largely because of the birth-death model changes, said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
From an archival standpoint, Evans also worried about the long-term effects of keeping the Declaration housed against an exterior wall, where temperature fluctuations were more extreme.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Any fluctuations in the timing or strength of the lasers introduce errors into the system, making these gates unreliable.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Overall, Stewart said grade fluctuations can occur when a hospital’s performance worsens or fails to improve at the same pace as other hospitals.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even after that time, officials said that residents should expect intermittent service issues, pressure fluctuations, and operational disruptions for about seven days as repairs continue.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The department cleared about 38% of violent crimes in 2018 and about 47% in 2024, with several fluctuations within that range in the years between, according to state data.
—Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Originally invented by Swiss engineer Jean-Léon Reutter in 1928, the Atmos operates using tiny fluctuations in air temperature.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Those fluctuations in the top-line payroll number could very well continue in the months to come, largely because of the birth-death model changes, said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuations
Noun
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The computer simulations enabled the team to break down those different sizes, revealing that the initial tail oscillations produce large vortex rings that generate thrust, and those larger ones then produce many more smaller vortices.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The team took advantage of the phase difference between the two oscillations to turn the ILO into a kind of frequency-to-phase converter circuit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In his first title race against Manchester City, there was a reluctance from the Arsenal boss to make changes at key moments that sapped momentum away from his side.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Ignoring filter changes forces the system to work harder and may reduce indoor air quality over time, which affects both energy bills and comfort.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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