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 Inside these security devices, unpredictable thermal fluctuations within tiny magnetic switches generate the crucial numbers. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 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 For women, the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause and menopause can add another layer of brain fog, difficulty concentrating and trouble recalling words or information. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026 Furthermore, energy cost fluctuations pass entirely to the end user. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 About 82% of those homes are located in the Northeast, making that area particularly vulnerable to price fluctuations. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 The Vatican’s coffers also suffered from investment and currency fluctuations. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • And the disturbing oscillations are a journey from uncertainty to insight, a train ride from introspection to moral resolution.
    — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Outside the lab Wideband oscillations have previously been linked to major disruptions in power systems.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • If De Soto decides to adopt a new noise ordinance as the city looks to determine whether the current rules adequately addresses industrial noise, Digital Realty would have to adhere to any changes, city attorney Reavey said.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Doctors may recommend a combination of lifestyle changes, breathing devices, medications, and sometimes surgery.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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