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adjective

as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.

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verb

present participle of undulate
as in fluctuating
formal to move or be shaped like waves undulating hills an undulating surface

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Recent Examples of undulating
Verb
The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026 With dramatic elevation changes, undulating greens, and ocean breezes, many holes present an enjoyable challenge along with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 These waves can cause undulating cloud patterns, as well as turbulence. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026 Despite its 7,486-yard length and strong winds, the 3,000-foot elevation aids play on wide fairways and undulating greens. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 During the Knicks’ victory parade, the undulating downtown crowd looked, from afar, not unlike a school of tropical clown fish. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 The mountains, undulating pasture and forest that surround Lanserhof Lans are a potent medicine in themselves. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Replacing the dots used on previous colorways, undulating lines run run 360 degrees across the sneaker in silver above a black mesh base, and the motif repeats again on the tongue. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
  1. undulant
  2. fluctuating
  3. wavy
  4. oscillating
  5. rolling
  6. fluttering
  7. uneven
  8. waving
Adjective
  • Our drills included hours of seamlessly merging poetry with three chords, providing me with an undulant field to riff on.
    — Patti Smith, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2025
  • As the undulant hills beyond the valley turned blue in front of me, a cat sauntered onto the veranda and wound its tail around my ankles.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Definition of undulant
Verb
  • Antonelli’s once-commanding standings lead is suddenly looking vulnerable, especially with 13 races remaining this year (more on the fluctuating 2026 calendar below).
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • The fluctuating abuse from French fans is not unique to Mbappé.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of fluctuating
Adjective
  • Many are formulated to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
  • The Silver Linings Playbook actress styled her new brunette hair in a messy high ponytail with her wavy bangs and face-framing pieces styled to the side, showing off her makeup-free complexion.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Definition of wavy
Verb
  • Each cluster contained a simple RLC resonator — a resistor, capacitor, and inductor, a combination that creates an oscillating electrical signal at a particular frequency.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
  • After spending most of the past year oscillating in neutral territory, momentum has shifted decisively to the upside in recent weeks.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of oscillating
Adjective
  • Five people entered the business and one threatened an employee with a handgun while the others stole boxes containing vaping devices, cartridges and dozens of packs of rolling papers, police said.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • Toyota still isn't interested in making a rolling smartphone with a steering wheel attached, an approach which has backfired for other automakers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of rolling
Verb
  • 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.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 26 June 2026
  • Red, black and gold flags are flying from car bonnets and fluttering on balconies, especially on matchdays.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of fluttering
Adjective
  • The uneven overall performance can be traced back — first and foremost — to a leaky defense.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The uneven elevation of Spain’s mountainous regions could obstruct viewing the eclipse, as could a line of trees or a smattering of buildings.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of uneven
Verb
  • On July 22, the 18-second video clip opened with George in sunglasses waving and smiling at the camera.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Those protests stretched into their fifth consecutive day on Monday, with demonstrators holding placards and waving flags as part of a push for Zelenskyy to reinstate Fedorov and dismiss Syrskyi.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of waving

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