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as in fluctuated
to move back and forth in a rhythmic manner
When a guitar string is plucked, it oscillates to produce sound waves in the air.
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as in alternated
to continuously change from one belief, feeling, or condition to an opposite one
The model's hair color oscillates between bleach blond and jet black.
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fluctuated
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In 2025, however, it’s fluctuated significantly due to concerns about a possible recession caused by pending tariffs and layoffs.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Larsson, whose playing time has fluctuated throughout the season, didn’t produce the best stat line with 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field and 2-of-5 shooting on threes and one assist in 28 minutes off the Heat’s bench in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Oscillated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillated. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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