as in oscillation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets

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Recent Examples of fluctuation Duration is a measurement of a bond’s price sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates, and prices have an inverse relationship to rates. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024 Despite fluctuations in consumer demand, animal agriculture receives billions of dollars of public support to ensure its survival in the face of changing consumption habits. Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024 Similar to Delaware, Maryland also had a significant price fluctuation in November. Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024 This safeguard ensured a consistent water source but did not address other challenges like nutrient fluctuations and malnourishment. Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluctuation 

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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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