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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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Recent Examples of oscillations
Atomic clocks keep time using the steady oscillations of atoms.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
First, oscillations, or sudden swings in power flow, hit the grid.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead, gravitational waves, as natural quantum oscillations of space-time itself, are enough in this model to create the density fluctuations that lead to matter developing structures like galaxies, stars, and planets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Scientists have continued to develop light-flickering stimulation to induce gamma-wave oscillations in Alzheimer's disease patients.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Political oscillations are as much of a challenge to dealing with climate change as climate change itself.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These oscillations, between the excited state and the de-excited state, are what cause the emission of light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 7 Aug. 2025
Stabilizing the oscillations following normal rules caused a slightly higher-than-usual voltage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 June 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
First, oscillations, or sudden swings in power flow, hit the grid.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead, gravitational waves, as natural quantum oscillations of space-time itself, are enough in this model to create the density fluctuations that lead to matter developing structures like galaxies, stars, and planets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Scientists have continued to develop light-flickering stimulation to induce gamma-wave oscillations in Alzheimer's disease patients.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Political oscillations are as much of a challenge to dealing with climate change as climate change itself.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These oscillations, between the excited state and the de-excited state, are what cause the emission of light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 7 Aug. 2025
Stabilizing the oscillations following normal rules caused a slightly higher-than-usual voltage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oscillations
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Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Would face image values rise and drop with the fluctuations of one’s popularity?—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
15 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Microwave ovens cook food using non-ionizing radiation, which causes vibrations and heat generation in food particles.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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And to me that Good vibrations Marky Mark version is just so Randy.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, changing priorities for the American populace may prompt policy changes to address rising demand for certain medical specialties.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Approve or deny changes your teen requests to loosen restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Oscillations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillations. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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