as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The undulating building features exhibition spaces, a library, a museum, and concert venues where a rotating program of art exhibitions, performances, conferences, and workshops showcase Azeri history and contemporary culture, both local and international.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
For example, the undulating landscape of the Chinese Hillside Garden is threaded with meandering paths that wind through a woodland of conifer trees and beside a narrow stream with a small waterfall.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Take advantage of the French American designer’s signature undulating designs in this elegant teapot created especially for The Qi.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
Pregnancy fashion unfurls with Pleats Pleases’s joyous, undulating designs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
These cookies get top marks for that undulating texture, and each cookie has a unique, complex, and, at times, subtle flavor to explore.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Arnolds Field landfill, just half a mile from Claridge’s home in Rainham, is an undulating swatch of scrubby land spanning roughly 40 acres.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Located in the George Washington National Forest, the juxtaposition of the sparkling emerald water against the deep-green forest and undulating terrain that surrounds it is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
This track-centric experience lets drivers who’ve completed the Ice Experience session, master drifting through the curves on Circuit Mécaglisse’s undulating main track, and experience those 500-plus-hp 911 rocketships for lap after lap.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The undulating building features exhibition spaces, a library, a museum, and concert venues where a rotating program of art exhibitions, performances, conferences, and workshops showcase Azeri history and contemporary culture, both local and international.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
For example, the undulating landscape of the Chinese Hillside Garden is threaded with meandering paths that wind through a woodland of conifer trees and beside a narrow stream with a small waterfall.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Take advantage of the French American designer’s signature undulating designs in this elegant teapot created especially for The Qi.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
Pregnancy fashion unfurls with Pleats Pleases’s joyous, undulating designs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
These cookies get top marks for that undulating texture, and each cookie has a unique, complex, and, at times, subtle flavor to explore.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Arnolds Field landfill, just half a mile from Claridge’s home in Rainham, is an undulating swatch of scrubby land spanning roughly 40 acres.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Located in the George Washington National Forest, the juxtaposition of the sparkling emerald water against the deep-green forest and undulating terrain that surrounds it is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
Adjective
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Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.—
Thomas Farragher,
BostonGlobe.com,
26 May 2023
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The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Leaders should forecast infrastructure gaps and fluctuating demand cycles, and implement flexible risk management.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Covering them can help mimic the conditions of a cellar—insulating them against fluctuating temperatures and keeping them from drying out.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, memory stocks are typically highly cyclical, oscillating between boom and bust cycles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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And Rihanna at 37 is the blueprint for modern sexy, oscillating between sheer gowns and oversized coats, all while pregnant, never allowing herself to be boxed in.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bowls have wavy, scalloped edges that give it an artisanal look as well as holds and cutouts for draining any lingering water.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Swap them out for wavy blowouts, straightened hair, and more styles.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Where at one time soldiers and sailors made do with fluttering flags or flashes of light to send simple messages, the modern warfighter is part of a global digital network where data rushes about like water out of a firehose and satellites act as a vital link in that network.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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From November to March, the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve transforms into a vibrant, fluttering kingdom.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Place graham crackers in a large zip-top bag; crush graham crackers with a rolling pin, rolling over bag until crumbs resemble panko.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The latest month’s sharp rebound in payroll revisions supports the view that the rolling recession is over, Wilson wrote, ushering in a new early-cycle environment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Footage from the rescue mission shared by Michigan State Police on X shows the woman frantically waving towards the helicopter above her while lost amongst the trees.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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While some crowds did gather Saturday waving green, white and red flags in the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood, an undercurrent of caution persisted.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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