as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The animal swims with an undulatory motion.
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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 -
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
Adjective
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The result—sans other styling products—was this shiny, wavy look.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
10 June 2025
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Amal paired the gown with Roger Vivier shoes and styled her hair in loose, wavy curls.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This availability aligns with the irregular schedules that most students maintain.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Redford, the host and producer of his weekly podcast, Vet Life, added heart disease and heart arrhythmias—where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm—can also cause syncope.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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Avoid wobbly or uneven fittings to keep everything centered.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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That means Juno’s radio transmissions will experience the Doppler effect, where the wavelength shifts slightly in response to Io’s uneven gravitational field.—
Robin Andrews,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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