fluctuations

plural of fluctuation
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 Governments need to treat volatility as a risk alongside currency fluctuations, interest rates, and credit costs. Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026 According to the brand, this treatment was designed to address hereditary factors, hormonal fluctuations, nutritional deficiencies, and stress. Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Most derive biometric measures like energy expenditure using a process called photoplethysmography, which uses the reflection of light from an LED to measure fluctuations in blood volume beneath the skin. Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Researchers found that drivers who consumed higher doses of edible THC struggled with lane control, had slower reaction times and experienced greater speed fluctuations. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Build Reserves For Economic Uncertainty Have an emergency fund that covers your company expenses for six months in case of unexpected economic fluctuations. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The team analyzed the corridor over the long term and used seasonal-trend decomposition using LOESS, a statistical method that helped separate seasonal fluctuations from longer-term settlement. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Her life was further complicated by ongoing legal disputes and financial troubles, and her weight fluctuations and seeming dependence on prescription drugs were relentlessly covered in the media. Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 The team still used the starlight of the parent star of HD 176071 b to detect the exoplanet, but instead hunted for tiny fluctuations in brightness caused when the light from this star was reflected from the planet. Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • When a magnetic field is applied to these wires, electron waves passing through different paths interfere, producing Aharonov-Bohm (AB) oscillations.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On 28 April 2025, a series of power oscillations, voltage gaps, and reactive power control failures set off a cascade of disconnections across the Iberian Peninsula.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Trump requested changes to the helipad last month after expressing dissatisfaction with the project.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ramsey, meanwhile, followed Joe Willock against Liverpool, Barnes against West Brom and Nick Woltemade at Spurs in providing a goal contribution as a substitute, continuing Jaissle’s early knack of making match-altering changes.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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