as in to oscillate
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulate
Passengers are treated to rare desert vistas that aren’t visible from surrounding interstates as the train glides by vast ranches, undulating mountains, and scenic pueblos.
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The woman's phone is encased in an undulating rubbery glitter sculpture with tiny portraits of K-pop idols suspended inside.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
The simple walking pattern adopted by fish, which the Cambridge researchers call an ‘undulating tripod gait’, can appear to be quite clumsy and involves too much flopping.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Suddenly, the undulating fields are sparkling in the moist air, redolent with the incongruous scents of peat and political oppression.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The woman's phone is encased in an undulating rubbery glitter sculpture with tiny portraits of K-pop idols suspended inside.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
The simple walking pattern adopted by fish, which the Cambridge researchers call an ‘undulating tripod gait’, can appear to be quite clumsy and involves too much flopping.
—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Suddenly, the undulating fields are sparkling in the moist air, redolent with the incongruous scents of peat and political oppression.
—
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulate
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The Feeneys oscillated between C and B over the years, a plus or minus coming depending on how much time had passed since the founding.
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This wet-dry vacuum hosts up to 60 minutes of run time, including a hard-floor brush and a carpet brush for oscillating between surfaces, and a self-cleaning brush roll.
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This event created a lot of attention among radio astronomers, who, over the years, found many other bright, rapidly fluctuating sources.
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Surcharges–a cost added by some airlines into tickets to offset the fluctuating cost of jet fuel–have also impacted American consumers.
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As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
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Argentina fans celebrated in the concourse of AT&T Stadium with roaring chants, flag waving and dancing.
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
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Tap the flower base with a finger, pencil, or vibrating toothbrush for 3 consecutive days to dislodge pollen.
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Nevertheless, Bonnie’s doting parents hope that Lilypad will help Bonnie make friends, oblivious to how the gizmo — and soon, their daughter — vibrates with anxiety.
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The early goal from Germany was a bit demoralizing for the South American team, but Nilson Angulo was able to shake it off with a beautiful shot in the ninth minute to equalize.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Our favourite was the coco margarita, best consumed while sitting outdoors beneath stars and watching the flickering lights of nearby Nusa Penida and Lombok on the horizon.
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In line with the science of his time, which said that lunar craters were volcanic, Verne ascribes his flickering light to an eruption.
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Now, 11 years after the first Ni Una Menos protest created a collective consciousness about what would come to be known as femicide — the killing of women and girls because of their gender — the nation is convulsing with anger once again.
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When Pinatubo started convulsing and belching steam in April of that year, scientists from the United States and the Philippines deployed an array of instruments that tracked the volcano’s inner tumult.
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“Undulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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