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 They are designed to perform probabilistic computing by using the natural thermodynamic fluctuations of CMOS transistors instead of relying on conventional digital logic. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Sleep, diet and other factors can cause regular fluctuations for men. Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026 Their strength has always been their ability to think beyond election cycles, market fluctuations, technological fads, and the crises of the moment. David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Adapted from Blake’s poem into song by Hubert Parry, ‘Jerusalem’ may be slower-paced than ‘God Save The King’ but its fluctuations in pace and tone at least give it some momentum. George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026 But when stress, pollution, hormonal fluctuations, heat styling, and everyday life leave hair brittle, dull, and prone to breakage, there’s only so much a topical treatment can do. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 27 July 2026 Currency fluctuations wiped 686 million euros from the operating profit. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Emerging evidence suggests fluctuations in estrogen levels can exacerbate symptoms of ADHD, and perimenopause might be a particularly vulnerable time. Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 July 2026 In addition, some hormone measurements were collected only in the morning and may not have reflected fluctuations that occur throughout the day. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
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Noun
  • Hoell and his colleagues analyzed nearly four decades of El Niño and La Niña oscillations and wildfire burn areas to understand how often the fire season mirrors the climate cycle.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Rapid oscillations trigger muscle contractions that can indirectly support lymph movement.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Saturday produced zero title changes across six matches, so Corbin's win was the first belt to move all weekend.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Developing multiple prototypes allows engineers to test different design changes, validate performance, and identify technical issues before the aircraft enters production.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

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

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