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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
  • Wideband oscillations are rapid electrical fluctuations that can, in fact, destabilize renewable power systems.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 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
Definition of fluctuations
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
Definition of oscillations
Noun
  • On Thursday, the judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Then come television timeouts, replay reviews, possession changes and breaks between quarters.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of changes
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“Inconstancies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconstancies. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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