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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fluctuations
Like many other countries, there will have been fluctuations, often inspired by the pandemic, throughout these years.
—
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The reason these two scenarios — with and without dark matter — create two different spectra for temperature fluctuations is because the physics is different between the two cases.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Even in countries in the Global South throughout Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where the dollar is typically strong, fluctuations can quickly erode spending power, driving up the cost of living overnight.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Staying invested through every cycle allows your money the chance to grow, regardless of short-term fluctuations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Hormone Fluctuations Hormonal fluctuations related to menstruation, menopause, or thyroid function can cause water retention.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Like the classical butterfly, these fluctuations can also have downstream effects on the scrambling of information in a quantum system.
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
On a core basis — which strips out the impact of currency fluctuations to provide a better understanding of actual demand — sales were up 3% versus the year-ago period.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The reason these two scenarios — with and without dark matter — create two different spectra for temperature fluctuations is because the physics is different between the two cases.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Even in countries in the Global South throughout Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where the dollar is typically strong, fluctuations can quickly erode spending power, driving up the cost of living overnight.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Staying invested through every cycle allows your money the chance to grow, regardless of short-term fluctuations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Hormone Fluctuations Hormonal fluctuations related to menstruation, menopause, or thyroid function can cause water retention.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Like the classical butterfly, these fluctuations can also have downstream effects on the scrambling of information in a quantum system.
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
On a core basis — which strips out the impact of currency fluctuations to provide a better understanding of actual demand — sales were up 3% versus the year-ago period.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuations
Noun
-
Atomic clocks keep time using the steady oscillations of atoms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
-
First, oscillations, or sudden swings in power flow, hit the grid.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The rates will then return to their regular levels, although postal officials have hinted that modernization efforts and ongoing cost changes could bring future adjustments.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
-
My work had already uncovered the ability of narwhal tusks to sense changes in water salinity The pieces began to fit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share