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
Overall, Stewart said grade fluctuations can occur when a hospital’s performance worsens or fails to improve at the same pace as other hospitals.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even after that time, officials said that residents should expect intermittent service issues, pressure fluctuations, and operational disruptions for about seven days as repairs continue.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The department cleared about 38% of violent crimes in 2018 and about 47% in 2024, with several fluctuations within that range in the years between, according to state data.
—Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Originally invented by Swiss engineer Jean-Léon Reutter in 1928, the Atmos operates using tiny fluctuations in air temperature.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even after that time, officials said that residents should expect intermittent service issues, pressure fluctuations, and operational disruptions for about seven days as repairs continue.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The department cleared about 38% of violent crimes in 2018 and about 47% in 2024, with several fluctuations within that range in the years between, according to state data.
—Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Originally invented by Swiss engineer Jean-Léon Reutter in 1928, the Atmos operates using tiny fluctuations in air temperature.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
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This oscillation causes the streams to cross and spread, which forms an adhesive net-like structure in mid-air.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The computer simulations enabled the team to break down those different sizes, revealing that the initial tail oscillations produce large vortex rings that generate thrust, and those larger ones then produce many more smaller vortices.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps the most controversial coaching change of the offseason came in Buffalo, as the Bills moved on from Sean McDermott and elevated Brady, the offensive coordinator, to take his place.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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