1
as in fluctuations
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
fickle springtime weather in which there seemed to be an unceasing oscillation between unseasonable heat and unseasonable cold
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as in vibrations
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
the precise oscillations of the quartz crystal that allows a quartz watch to keep such accurate time
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Noun
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Practical steps also include delaying or reducing withdrawals from accounts that are already battered by market fluctuations, said Williams.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
In this case, the magnons generated by the iron ions take on the role usually played by vacuum fluctuations, while the spins of the erbium ions represent fluctuations in matter.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Exposed to pollution and the vibrations of nearby traffic, the statue’s preservation was at risk.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Another standout offering is the Spa Wave Table, a unique treatment that combines sound and gentle vibrations to help guests achieve deep relaxation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Oscillations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillations. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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