as in to oscillate
formal
to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulate
Consider a morning stroll along Mendocino Trail, which undulates along the continent’s edge for miles, delivering a symphonic show of rolling waves and squawking sea birds, who sing their wild tunes from the top of dramatic rock formations.
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Pull them back, and an undulating wall of textural sound will come to greet you.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
The technique could also be seen via the hand-cut silk wool cascading petal embroideries that undulated down her new Octavia and Adeline gowns.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
The bright and modern-tropical aesthetic continues outdoors to its sculpture garden that unfolds in rounded, undulating curves of palms and jasmine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Pull them back, and an undulating wall of textural sound will come to greet you.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
The technique could also be seen via the hand-cut silk wool cascading petal embroideries that undulated down her new Octavia and Adeline gowns.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
The bright and modern-tropical aesthetic continues outdoors to its sculpture garden that unfolds in rounded, undulating curves of palms and jasmine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulate
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The 10-year Treasury yield, a critical barometer of economic health, has oscillated between approximately 4.0% and 4.47% this year, injecting unprecedented volatility into a market typically known for its stability.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Whether your home has a solid central air conditioning system or a faltering window unit, investing in an oscillating fan can help cool your space more efficiently and even cut down on electricity costs.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder (5 Pounds) for $74 ($14 off) Amazon The best protein powder fluctuates in price often, but many different flavors and serving sizes are on sale right now.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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Many of the supporters, who included a 12-year-old girl dressed as the president, donned pro-Trump t-shirts and other attire, waving American flags to catch the attention of passersby, some of whom slammed on their horns in solidarity.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In February, during an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Musk displayed his penchant for slashing government spending by waving around a chainsaw on stage.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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On a 13-foot-tall wall almost 40 feet across, a kaleidoscope of metal butterflies are now in flight, fluttering around a centerpiece painting on aluminum metal.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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On an interior mural, a lac bird flutters its wings.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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With an electropop base, an irresistible electric bass groove and enveloping harmonies, the song vibrates between what was and what will no longer be.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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The soundtrack is a buffet of rapturous period jazz, some of it silky, some of it vibrating with skittery energy, much like Martial Solal’s score for Breathless itself.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 May 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) after a signing ceremony following their bilateral talks at Kumsusan state residence in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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This isn’t the first time Kotb’s amassed the courage to shake things up.—
Hannah Dylan Pasternak,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Photograph by Lenne Chai Photograph by Lenne Chai Cat Bite Club As the sun goes down on Chinatown, Monument Lifestyle café turns off its espresso machine and a scarlet Cheshire cat sign flickers awake.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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But his stage presence matched the electricity of the light show flickering around him, and the rawness of his energy was certainly attention-getting and more importantly attention-keeping.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
19 May 2025
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The venture will unleash yet more construction onto Bonds Ranch, an 8-mile farm street now convulsed by rapid suburbanization.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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Local Muslim resident Asif Qureshi said his hometown has never seen violence like that which unfolded last month, condemning the clashes that convulsed the historically peaceful city.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Undulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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