as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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as in fluctuating
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
While the Danube River lies a few streets away, its presence is echoed in the tones of undulating blues and grays seen throughout the historic property.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The answer was custom cabinets designed to feel more like a bedroom dresser, with undulating tile from Fornace Brioni, and inviting counter stools by Aristeu Pires from Sossego Design in Toyine Sellers fabric.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
That’s about to change with the establishment of the Pocket Peak AVA—a wine-growing region within the valley defined by its steep, undulating hills and volcanic and gravelly loam soils—expected in fall 2025.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Mayer drew parallels between Lindor’s undulating journey this year, and his own.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
As the sun set on the 85th-floor model residence, the undulating glass orbs of Silvio Mondino Studio’s Dòry chandelier emitted a warm glow in the home’s main room.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Each room—including most of the bathrooms—has large windows overlooking the undulating landscape.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Navigating through the dirt in large, undulating curves is fun enough, but the game really shines when Pepper bursts out through the top layer of dirt in large, arcing jumps.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
While the Danube River lies a few streets away, its presence is echoed in the tones of undulating blues and grays seen throughout the historic property.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The answer was custom cabinets designed to feel more like a bedroom dresser, with undulating tile from Fornace Brioni, and inviting counter stools by Aristeu Pires from Sossego Design in Toyine Sellers fabric.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
That’s about to change with the establishment of the Pocket Peak AVA—a wine-growing region within the valley defined by its steep, undulating hills and volcanic and gravelly loam soils—expected in fall 2025.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Mayer drew parallels between Lindor’s undulating journey this year, and his own.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
As the sun set on the 85th-floor model residence, the undulating glass orbs of Silvio Mondino Studio’s Dòry chandelier emitted a warm glow in the home’s main room.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Each room—including most of the bathrooms—has large windows overlooking the undulating landscape.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
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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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Jordan Romano, whose fluctuating fastball velocity perplexed everyone, fired some 96 mph heaters in a clean frame.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Phillies insist there is nothing wrong with Romano, who is perplexed at his fluctuating velocity.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vans’ beloved waffle pattern bedecks the sole, and those wavy, black side stripes considered together with that Marshmallow color make the shoe a sight to behold (and one to wear for every last event on your social calendar).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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This testy relationship continues although Joel is becoming increasingly charmed by Merry, who does notice his wavy brown hair and dimple.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Since Israeli airstrikes began last week, Iran has experienced rolling internet outages, particularly in major cities like Tehran, where evacuations and business closures have intensified.—
Amanda Castro
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Recently, Adames has performed a little better, and that coincides with his rolling swing speed finally poking about the 75th percentile for the first time this season.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, although each member of the crew has their own particular skillset, the time spent on individual characters is uneven, and a smaller cast would have likely made things more effective.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Moreover, the legal playing field itself can be quite uneven.—
Mark Berookim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Not literal strings, of course—but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.—
Tom Siegfried,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Dec. 2024
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Because everything is moving, everything vibrating in one great dance that is the act of becoming.—
Jennifer Harlan,
New York Times,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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More momentum-swaying sequences occurred in the second quarter.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sandy shores, a deep blue ocean, swaying palm trees?—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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