inconstancies

noun

plural of inconstancy
as in fluctuations
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another the inconstancy of public opinion is such that today's hero may be tomorrow's punching bag

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  1. fluctuations
  2. oscillations
  3. changes
Noun
  • 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
Definition of fluctuations
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
Definition of oscillations
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
Definition of changes
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“Inconstancies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconstancies. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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