as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The animal swims with an undulatory motion.
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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
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The 67-year-old singer arrived at the Saint Laurent spring 2026 show outside the Eiffel Tower on Monday night during Paris Fashion Week, her wavy blond hair loosely trapped under the collar of her leather top, curls snaking around the edges of her face, pooling just below her collarbone.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Bear star wore her hair in a wavy bob.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Storms, on the other hand, usually show more irregular shapes, often with strong echoes and rapid changes in intensity, and are accompanied by other weather signals like clouds, lightning and precipitation.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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In perimenopause, women can experience irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and problems with sleep.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The robot uses a strong rolling gait when steered by a rotating magnetic field.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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So my rolling carry-on suitcase just couldn’t be checked.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a rough couple of years and an uneven few weeks for the Broncos’ secondary, which often finds itself on the receiving end of criticism for surrendering big plays and big passing yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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For the uninitiated, navigating the uneven streets in high heels is a balancing act.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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