FLUCTUATES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

fluctuates

verb

present tense third-person singular of fluctuate

as in varies

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 fluctuates Locking in flexible covenant thresholds during healthy quarters protects operational sovereignty when revenue fluctuates temporarily. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Today, these pre-1965 coins are sought after not for their use as currency, but for their silver content, giving them a value that fluctuates with the broader precious metals market. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The number fluctuates because it is closely tied to the performance of the stock market. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The rainfall forecast is complicated and has shifted in recent days as tropical weather south of the United States fluctuates, weather service meteorologist Zach Hiris said. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 The Gauchos have a roster that fluctuates among 24 varsity players, but more and more are showing up to join the team. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Beating the models at their own noise ENSO fluctuates on its own; quiet decades are followed by wild ones, with no external push required. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 This movement from the moon causes Earth’s rotation to slow — but our planet’s rotation also fluctuates unpredictably from year to year. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Motivation fluctuates day to day, which is why making a plan is crucial. — Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

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The insurance bill for the restaurant varies by month, depending on the claims employees file.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
This timeframe varies based on the patient’s treatment, clinical needs, and their symptoms.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of varies

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Her physical absence changes nothing about the circumstances of our friendship.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Cocktail-style gatherings where guests mingle and stand have become more common than seated dinners, which changes what a patio needs.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of changes

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Their goal was for the album to tell a story of radicalization, following a protagonist who shifts from complacency to an awareness of injustice and institutional oppression, and ultimately resolves to act against it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
This then shifts the star’s color away from the more typical orange, white, and blue.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

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