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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
fickle springtime weather in which there seemed to be an unceasing oscillation between unseasonable heat and unseasonable cold
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as in vibration
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
the precise oscillations of the quartz crystal that allows a quartz watch to keep such accurate time
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Recent Examples of oscillation
These principles define a common purpose independent of political context and its frequent oscillations.
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Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
With an oscillation feature that ensures even heat distribution and a remote control design for customization, this gadget keeps you toasty and cozy in your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
A lot of things change day to day on the GRS, including the ultraviolet-light observations that show the distinct core of the storm reaching its brightest point when the GRS is at its largest size in its oscillation cycle.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Oct. 2024
The wild oscillations are in large part the result of furious levels of trading activity for Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) in the lead-up to next week’s presidential election.
—Bypaolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
With an oscillation feature that ensures even heat distribution and a remote control design for customization, this gadget keeps you toasty and cozy in your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
A lot of things change day to day on the GRS, including the ultraviolet-light observations that show the distinct core of the storm reaching its brightest point when the GRS is at its largest size in its oscillation cycle.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Oct. 2024
The wild oscillations are in large part the result of furious levels of trading activity for Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) in the lead-up to next week’s presidential election.
—Bypaolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oscillation
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Avoid investing these funds in volatile assets, as market fluctuations can jeopardize their availability during a crisis.True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Other expenses decreased to $0.1 million from $0.5 million, mainly due to exchange rate fluctuations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
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Scientists started monitoring the island more closely in 2017 when seismic activity (vibrations caused by an earthquake) intensified.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Last spring, for instance, Charlotte Tilbury came out with a collection of six scents developed with IFF’s proprietary technology meant to stir emotions, vibrations, actions and reactions.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next If Coe is elected president of the IOC, the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 could see some major changes to who is allowed to compete in events.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite this shift, there are no immediate changes in leadership or board seats.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Oscillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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