as in oscillations
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 fluctuations
Primordial black holes are theorized to have been created not from stars but as a result of initial density fluctuations in the universe moments after the Big Bang.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, with prices capable of experiencing dramatic fluctuations over short timeframes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While the high-rise cut is well-fitting and snug, the standout of these leggings is the adjustable tie waistband that allows for a perfect fit that accounts for body fluctuations.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a suite of observations — led by the fluctuations in the primeval fireball — that teach us there was a different state prior to the early moments of the hot Big Bang.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
It can be caused by a number of different triggers, including certain medical conditions, hair care habits, dry scalp, hormone fluctuations, overproduction of a naturally-occurring yeast on the scalp and oily skin.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
An earnest and thoughtful executive with a warm, open demeanor, Pinault was seated at Monday’s interview under a large black-and-white painting of an owl, the mascot for Kering — and a metaphor for his watchful eyes on shifting consumer sentiment and economic fluctuations.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, there are many shorter ones with weekly or even daily fluctuations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Big market fluctuations are the worst time to make knee-jerk decisions about your long-term plans.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, with prices capable of experiencing dramatic fluctuations over short timeframes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While the high-rise cut is well-fitting and snug, the standout of these leggings is the adjustable tie waistband that allows for a perfect fit that accounts for body fluctuations.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a suite of observations — led by the fluctuations in the primeval fireball — that teach us there was a different state prior to the early moments of the hot Big Bang.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
It can be caused by a number of different triggers, including certain medical conditions, hair care habits, dry scalp, hormone fluctuations, overproduction of a naturally-occurring yeast on the scalp and oily skin.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
An earnest and thoughtful executive with a warm, open demeanor, Pinault was seated at Monday’s interview under a large black-and-white painting of an owl, the mascot for Kering — and a metaphor for his watchful eyes on shifting consumer sentiment and economic fluctuations.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, there are many shorter ones with weekly or even daily fluctuations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Big market fluctuations are the worst time to make knee-jerk decisions about your long-term plans.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuations
Noun
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Superimposed on this slow drift are smaller and more frequent oscillations known as nutations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead, gravitational waves, as natural quantum oscillations of space-time itself, are enough in this model to create the density fluctuations that lead to matter developing structures like galaxies, stars, and planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And without further changes to the H-2A program, experts told ProPublica, foreign farmworkers may continue to be harmed.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may consider things like glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Fluctuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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