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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
a fluctuating stock market makes it hard for investors to know what to do
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as in changing
not staying constant
our speed was constantly fluctuating, so the figure of 50 miles per hour is just an average
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as in varying
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
temperatures will fluctuate between the low and high 50s today
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Recent Examples of fluctuating
Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
The same amount of water per unit time can arrive as a smooth, steady rain of many small drops or as a strongly fluctuating shower with fewer but much larger drops.
—Douglas Natelson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
Irwin said that the characters’ runaway emotions are mirrored by the wildly fluctuating time signatures.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Humans lack the insulating blubber or specialized heat-regulating systems needed to endure fluctuating ocean temperatures.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
On offense, the supporting cast has been less reliable, with role players vastly fluctuating in shot attempts, points and usage nightly.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
For example, fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone throughout the menstrual cycle contribute to the mood swings often associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Johnson, who briefly served as TSU's interim president, revealed years of wildly fluctuating budget deficits and financial mismanagement at the hands of previous leadership in September.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 1 Jan. 2025
When the mica freezes and thaws, the panel concluded, its fluctuating size roils the surrounding concrete.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Economic stimulus checks and a fluctuating stock market pushed many Americans to seek stability and income elsewhere, leading to the quick rise of collectibles and luxury goods as attractive asset classes.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Skin can feel particularly fragile this time of year thanks to harsher weather conditions, dry indoor heat and fluctuating temperatures.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Many rival fans have had a good laugh at Tottenham and their wildly fluctuating results this season.
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Between ceaseless injuries and fluctuating personnel, how can any team find success in these conditions?
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Relievers have always been volatile, prone to inconsistency and bouts of wildness.—
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Trading since has been extremely volatile, with the stock down 13% on Friday, leaving it 18% above its IPO price.—
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
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With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.—
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Of course, politics is unpredictable, and his message could, in theory, have more resonance with Democratic primary voters this time around.—
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Towards the end of the first decade of the century, the Nike Total 90 range was incredibly unpredictable in the air.—
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Hardy calls it a social comedy and it is peppered with humor of varying effectiveness, from some silly sequences featuring a mannequin’s head to the delightfully wacky business ideas of Rakeem.—
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Retail stores that don’t sell liquor, like grocery stores and convenience stores, have varying hours for beer and wine sales depending on the day.—
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.—
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
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The airflow also seemed uneven, requiring trays to be rotated during the dehydrating process.—
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After running out of steam with the uneven 1992 sister albums Lucky Town and Human Touch, Springsteen spent most of the decade raising his kids and tentatively circling a reunion with the E Street Band while searching for new directions.—
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Home care workers who provide assistance to elderly and disabled Californians could see more wage equality, according to a recent labor report, by shifting contract negotiations to the state level instead of bargaining individually with California’s 56 individual counties.—
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Embrace adaptability The pace of change in the workplace continues to accelerate, driven by advancements in technology, shifting economic conditions, and the global push towards sustainability.—
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This unstable dwelling, with its crumbling walls and lack of proper bedrooms for the children, comes to stand for a far more sinister lack of boundaries.—
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If someone is making credible threats or is mentally unstable, existing laws already allow for arrests, mental health evaluations, and emergency detentions—all of which come with constitutional safeguards.—
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“Fluctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuating. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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