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
Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause, marked by fluctuations in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Only minor temperature fluctuations are expected Wednesday and Thursday along the coast and in the Central Valley as readings push toward monthly records.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Given Indonesia’s limited 20-day reserve, Adhiguna warned that price fluctuations in Indonesia’s fuel market will be swift.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Aekib Avdagic, president of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, said that although the sector has faced difficulties such as rising costs and currency fluctuations, the commitment to textiles remains firm.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
Given Indonesia’s limited 20-day reserve, Adhiguna warned that price fluctuations in Indonesia’s fuel market will be swift.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But these businesses will continue serving customers while innovating through fluctuations.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Restoration actually improves income stability for workers by reducing vulnerability to lumber price fluctuations and disrupted operations, as endured during a 10-year moratorium triggered by protests and litigation.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Major Asian airlines, including Air India and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, have almost doubled the fuel surcharge paid by passengers to account for fluctuations in energy prices.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Only minor temperature fluctuations are expected Wednesday and Thursday along the coast and in the Central Valley as readings push toward monthly records.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Given Indonesia’s limited 20-day reserve, Adhiguna warned that price fluctuations in Indonesia’s fuel market will be swift.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Aekib Avdagic, president of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, said that although the sector has faced difficulties such as rising costs and currency fluctuations, the commitment to textiles remains firm.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
Given Indonesia’s limited 20-day reserve, Adhiguna warned that price fluctuations in Indonesia’s fuel market will be swift.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But these businesses will continue serving customers while innovating through fluctuations.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Restoration actually improves income stability for workers by reducing vulnerability to lumber price fluctuations and disrupted operations, as endured during a 10-year moratorium triggered by protests and litigation.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Major Asian airlines, including Air India and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, have almost doubled the fuel surcharge paid by passengers to account for fluctuations in energy prices.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuations
Noun
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Since high-frequency acoustic oscillations can also be used to manipulate quantum states, phonon lasers could be deployed to study them in greater detail and open avenues for future quantum sensing and quantum computing.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The oscillations are influenced by the structure of the Sun's interior, which is defined by flows of plasma within the convective layer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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