as in oscillates
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulates
Nearby, a robot undulates through water like a fish.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulates
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Instead of the requisite Caesar salad, Kolender offers chicories dressed in an anchovy and black garlic vinaigrette that oscillates between sweet and deeply savory.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This indicator oscillates between zero and 100.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The price of Ethereum also fluctuates in the short term due to factors like investor sentiment, media coverage, and new advancements in blockchain usage.—
Ascend Agency,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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Choose flexible clothing Tami Harrigan, a style coach at Exclusively Styled, suggests choosing clothes that are comfortable, stylish, and can also be worn as your size fluctuates over the next few months.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2026
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Every now and again, a brand-new book waves its knowing hand.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dancer Natalie Reid approaches to take the barstool beside her, but Swift waves her away because the seat is reserved for her stone.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Air vibrates the tissues in the voice box while an area just above contracts, leaving a small opening for the whistle to escape.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is a high whistling sound of wind rushing through the room, and the glass vibrates slightly.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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Curiosity flickers across his face when his submissive surprises him.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the camera pans out, the screen flickers, and House appears for a second.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the United States convulses with violent raids from emboldened ICE agents, citizens across the country have fought back with block-by-block mutual aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the Islamic Republic convulses with demonstrations across all 31 provinces, Iranians of all ages are catching a glimpse of national rebirth after nearly half a century of theocratic rule.—
Behnam Ben Taleblu,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wood shakes offer natural beauty but are less fire—and moisture-resistant, so they are prohibited in certain regions.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Everyone shakes hands when a match ends and then retires to the bar, where the winners are supposed to buy the losers a beer.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Undulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulates. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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