as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Take advantage of the French American designer’s signature undulating designs in this elegant teapot created especially for The Qi.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
Pregnancy fashion unfurls with Pleats Pleases’s joyous, undulating designs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Tension-set at 90-degree angles, the smaller stones appear like undulating waves.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
These cookies get top marks for that undulating texture, and each cookie has a unique, complex, and, at times, subtle flavor to explore.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Arnolds Field landfill, just half a mile from Claridge’s home in Rainham, is an undulating swatch of scrubby land spanning roughly 40 acres.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Located in the George Washington National Forest, the juxtaposition of the sparkling emerald water against the deep-green forest and undulating terrain that surrounds it is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
On stormy days, undulating branches seemed to be trying to pull loose from the maples and oaks.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Finally, the 17th is a 220-yard carry over a large pond to a massive, undulating green that can stretch to 250 yards, with brutal slopes guarding back pins.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Take advantage of the French American designer’s signature undulating designs in this elegant teapot created especially for The Qi.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
Pregnancy fashion unfurls with Pleats Pleases’s joyous, undulating designs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Tension-set at 90-degree angles, the smaller stones appear like undulating waves.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
These cookies get top marks for that undulating texture, and each cookie has a unique, complex, and, at times, subtle flavor to explore.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Arnolds Field landfill, just half a mile from Claridge’s home in Rainham, is an undulating swatch of scrubby land spanning roughly 40 acres.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Located in the George Washington National Forest, the juxtaposition of the sparkling emerald water against the deep-green forest and undulating terrain that surrounds it is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
On stormy days, undulating branches seemed to be trying to pull loose from the maples and oaks.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
Adjective
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Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.—
Thomas Farragher,
BostonGlobe.com,
26 May 2023
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The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Five teenagers witnessed these lights fluctuating in sequence, suddenly diving at a 45-degree angle toward the water’s surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The volatility of cryptocurrencies is significant, with prices frequently fluctuating sharply over brief durations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, memory stocks are typically highly cyclical, oscillating between boom and bust cycles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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And Rihanna at 37 is the blueprint for modern sexy, oscillating between sheer gowns and oversized coats, all while pregnant, never allowing herself to be boxed in.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Curly textures are naturally drier and more prone to frizz than straight or wavy hair, which makes choosing the right oil a critical step in any curly hair-care routine.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stroll the Butterfly Garden to see butterflies fluttering about the plants that were planned especially to give them a home.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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The ubiquitous television graphics, TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT, with fluttering American and Russian flags.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Maintaining a 12- to 24-month liquidity runway using a rolling cash forecast tied to obligations and commitments is extremely helpful.—
Ellie Perlman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cruise begins As the cars headed to Robert's house, there were many spectators throughout the city taking photos and waving at the convoy.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The second photo features the Younger alum in a striped sweater top, pinstriped trousers with a tiny purse smiling and waving.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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