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
What followed was a clinical dismemberment, Newcastle refusing to be swayed by the game’s emotional fluctuations, just as Howe has taught them.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Because many of these investments are tied to the stock market, 401(k) balances can rise or fall with market fluctuations.
—Dr. Ronald Premuroso, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Practical steps also include delaying or reducing withdrawals from accounts that are already battered by market fluctuations, said Williams.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
However, recent stock market fluctuations have driven its market cap down to around $8 billion — more win than loss.
Losers: Even by 2021 standards, Klarna's $45.6 billion valuation seemed rich — so much so that its value was reset to $6.7 billion just a year later.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Because many of these investments are tied to the stock market, 401(k) balances can rise or fall with market fluctuations.
—Dr. Ronald Premuroso, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Practical steps also include delaying or reducing withdrawals from accounts that are already battered by market fluctuations, said Williams.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
However, recent stock market fluctuations have driven its market cap down to around $8 billion — more win than loss.
Losers: Even by 2021 standards, Klarna's $45.6 billion valuation seemed rich — so much so that its value was reset to $6.7 billion just a year later.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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