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
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.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Hormonal therapies may also be helpful for some patients, particularly when disease activity is influenced by hormonal fluctuations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
As any dieter knows, fluctuations and regain can happen.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The neurological system of people who experience migraines is comparatively more responsive to environmental changes, including variations in sleep patterns, the environment, hormonal fluctuations and stress intensity.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Currency fluctuations can hit harder in developing economies and, while only a fraction of the change may feed into coffee’s ballooning price, every bit can pile up.
—Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This reduces exposure to price fluctuations and aligns with gold’s role as a stabilising asset rather than a growth engine.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
California has had its share of budget challenges, often due to volatile revenue sources that create steep fluctuations in state revenue.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
However, this puts extra stress on an already high-stakes business, as bridal shop owners must cater to more last-minute requests and adjustments due to rapid weight fluctuations.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Hormonal therapies may also be helpful for some patients, particularly when disease activity is influenced by hormonal fluctuations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
As any dieter knows, fluctuations and regain can happen.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The neurological system of people who experience migraines is comparatively more responsive to environmental changes, including variations in sleep patterns, the environment, hormonal fluctuations and stress intensity.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Currency fluctuations can hit harder in developing economies and, while only a fraction of the change may feed into coffee’s ballooning price, every bit can pile up.
—Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This reduces exposure to price fluctuations and aligns with gold’s role as a stabilising asset rather than a growth engine.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
California has had its share of budget challenges, often due to volatile revenue sources that create steep fluctuations in state revenue.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
However, this puts extra stress on an already high-stakes business, as bridal shop owners must cater to more last-minute requests and adjustments due to rapid weight fluctuations.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuations
Noun
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One of the key targets of the NGRST surveys is what are called baryon acoustic oscillations.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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For instance, light particles like positrons (or electrons, in this experiment) need extremely fast oscillations, gigahertz (GHz) frequencies, to stay confined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just one of many changes brought in by MLB’s attempt to make the game better.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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