Thesaurus results for FLUCTUATION

fluctuation

noun

ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of fluctuation

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 This survey found that employees feeling least comfortable raising topics such as workload, mental health and productivity fluctuations are roughly 10% more likely to leave their job, compared to those most comfortable. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 For this purpose, some devices use an electrical circuit’s pulse fluctuations, a quantity that is difficult to predict realistically. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 Your pregnancy itself can cause these symptoms, as can a vaginal delivery and hormonal fluctuations, both of which can weaken the pelvic floor muscles, says Lewis. — Parents, 25 Aug. 2026 In recent years, the global chocolate world has entered a period of unprecedented turmoil, punctuated by cocoa bean shortages and roller-coaster price fluctuations. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluctuation

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In addition to heart rate, calories burned, distance, duration, elevation, and speed, Samsung smartwatches track advanced running form metrics, including asymmetry, contact time, flight time, regularity, vertical oscillation, and stiffness.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Five months of oscillation between bombing and negotiation have left Trump with no good options.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of oscillation

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Flock Safety announced some changes to its policies in mid-August after reports of misuse, including requiring officers to enter specific codes.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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