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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
a fluctuating stock market makes it hard for investors to know what to do
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as in changing
not staying constant
our speed was constantly fluctuating, so the figure of 50 miles per hour is just an average
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as in varying
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
temperatures will fluctuate between the low and high 50s today
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Recent Examples of fluctuating
Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
The same amount of water per unit time can arrive as a smooth, steady rain of many small drops or as a strongly fluctuating shower with fewer but much larger drops.
—Douglas Natelson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
Irwin said that the characters’ runaway emotions are mirrored by the wildly fluctuating time signatures.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Travelers rarely know why prices are fluctuating or if their data is being used against them.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
So, against the backdrop of weak fundamentals, the geopolitical influences on the oil market next year are going to be significant and in all likelihood wildly fluctuating as the year goes on.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Hydrangea plants also benefit from protection against fluctuating winter temperatures, which can disturb the roots and crown.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Strengthening Adaptability Holiday disruptions—unexpected absences, supply chain delays or fluctuating customer demands—test a leader’s ability to adapt.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, blockchain combined with AI could create even more robust energy systems with AI using real-time data to predict energy needs as blockchain simultaneously tracks transactions, enabling a stable and consumer-centric grid that adapts to fluctuating demand.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
She's been tracking the fluctuating prices of a Pack 'n' Play portable playpen and waiting for the right time to buy.
—Aishwarya Venugopal and Arriana McLymore, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
This decrease is primarily related to fluctuating patient participation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Many rival fans have had a good laugh at Tottenham and their wildly fluctuating results this season.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
The same amount of water per unit time can arrive as a smooth, steady rain of many small drops or as a strongly fluctuating shower with fewer but much larger drops.
—Douglas Natelson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
Irwin said that the characters’ runaway emotions are mirrored by the wildly fluctuating time signatures.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Verb
According to Gregory, fluctuating temperatures in the area has caused all ice surfaces to be unstable.
—Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Travelers rarely know why prices are fluctuating or if their data is being used against them.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
So, against the backdrop of weak fundamentals, the geopolitical influences on the oil market next year are going to be significant and in all likelihood wildly fluctuating as the year goes on.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Hydrangea plants also benefit from protection against fluctuating winter temperatures, which can disturb the roots and crown.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Strengthening Adaptability Holiday disruptions—unexpected absences, supply chain delays or fluctuating customer demands—test a leader’s ability to adapt.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, blockchain combined with AI could create even more robust energy systems with AI using real-time data to predict energy needs as blockchain simultaneously tracks transactions, enabling a stable and consumer-centric grid that adapts to fluctuating demand.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
She's been tracking the fluctuating prices of a Pack 'n' Play portable playpen and waiting for the right time to buy.
—Aishwarya Venugopal and Arriana McLymore, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
This decrease is primarily related to fluctuating patient participation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuating
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Egg prices, which have been volatile for more than two years, in part because of outbreaks of bird flu, soared 8.2% just last month.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, food price growth is notoriously volatile and many factors that determine costs are often outside the government's control.Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The same care applies to the heritage of any brand, regardless of how much the market is changing.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sustaining Legacy And Scaling Responsibly As a second-generation entrepreneur, one of my central objectives has been finding ways to uphold these values while adapting and growing in a changing market.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, logistical challenges, such as unpredictable weather, play a role in these considerations.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Success, the author argues, is primarily the product of unpredictable social processes, support from famous sponsors, and a perfect match with the zeitgeist.Christian Stadler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Consider job-sharing arrangements to accommodate employees with varying work-life demands.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remote Corporate Trainer Corporate trainers deliver workshops and training sessions to employees of varying group sizes.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.Jordan Kisner Jack Davison, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2022
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2023
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Blazy succeeds Virginie Viard, who exited Chanel last June after an uneven five-year tenure.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Increasingly popular renewable energy sources like wind and solar often produce uneven power supplies, creating peaks and valleys.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Try shifting your mindset and recognize the power of small wins.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Allegiances pivot with shifting fortunes.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Gregory, fluctuating temperatures in the area has caused all ice surfaces to be unstable.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement By any measure, the immediate future of Syria will be an unstable and potentially violent melange of competing groups, intense jockeying for power and settling of scores.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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