as in oscillates
formal
to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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This is the intriguing backdrop for a narrative that never really grips us, even if Chong has an artful way of depicting Hong Im’s lifestyle, which oscillates between real-world issues and religious wizardry.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025 -
This one falls in the medium-firm category for support with just enough give to keep me comfortable, and as a person who oscillates between being too hot and too cold, the temperature regulation from season to season helps a lot.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most astronomers believe its diameter fluctuates from about 400 million miles to over 800 million miles.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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That leaves 28,461 vehicles – although that number fluctuates daily – eligible to be towed, Knox said in an email.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Good, in the driver’s seat, waves cars past her.—
Frank Matt,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of the all-time greatest Stranger Things moments occurs when Dipshit Derek excitedly waves at his new best friend, Mike Wheeler.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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The former allows the player to set beats-per-minute, beats per bar, select different rhythms and whether a sound beeps and/or the device vibrates to the beat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The red vibrates off the page in such a pleasing way.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Those flickers or flashes were used to show intrusive thoughts or moments of wonder.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Private sector confidence flickers but has not fully ignited.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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Some skimming of the froth would not be unhealthy, though the question is whether the market got wound tightly enough that a hiccup in the high-momentum groups convulses the rest of the market too.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kicking off the Year With Self-Care These days, her morning ritual also includes Premier Protein shakes.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2026
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Berto is seen walking back to his truck, while the Tahoe driver walks toward the front end of the Tahoe, looks down at the bumper and shakes his head before turning to point the firearm at Berto, the affidavit said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Undulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulates. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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