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
China has seen the most tariff fluctuations of any U.S. trade partner as the White House continues its trade war against the country, likely creating confusion among those business leaders needing to stay abreast of the immediate impacts.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Despite the fluctuations, Apple is still seen as a strong and resilient investment, said Zino and Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
On a constant currency basis, which excludes foreign exchange fluctuations, second-quarter revenue is projected to rise 7% to 8%, which would be more in line with expectations.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 May 2025
However, the main challenge of this period is represented by the planning due to significant market fluctuations.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Despite the fluctuations, Apple is still seen as a strong and resilient investment, said Zino and Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
On a constant currency basis, which excludes foreign exchange fluctuations, second-quarter revenue is projected to rise 7% to 8%, which would be more in line with expectations.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 May 2025
However, the main challenge of this period is represented by the planning due to significant market fluctuations.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuation
Noun
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The entire assembly sits on a mechanical base that provides 350 degrees of oscillation movement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2025
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The frequency of oscillations in the tubes, and therefore the robot’s speed, was regulated by adjusting the amount of air pumped into each tube.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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The guidance change blindsided the CDC, which did not receive a directive to alter its recommendations until hours after Kennedy's video posted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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And while the pace of change is faster than what most people and enterprises can keep up with, the clear winners will be those that lead the future of work with AI, and prepare people to thrive alongside it.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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