Thesaurus results for FLUCTUATIONS

fluctuations

noun

plural of fluctuation

as in oscillations

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 fluctuations Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 This helps the seedling adjust to direct sunlight, wind, and temperature fluctuations. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 Often, standard mechanical grid equipment responds too slowly to these rapid fluctuations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The bullwhip effect occurs when minor changes in customer demand cause large, chaotic fluctuations in orders further upstream and lead to excess inventory. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Plant growth can also vary from week to week based upon fluctuations in air and soil temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels, sun exposure, and nutrient availability. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The team looked for periodic fluctuations in the emissions at the relevant wavelengths as a potential sign of a fluctuating magnetic influence. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026

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Rapid oscillations trigger muscle contractions that can indirectly support lymph movement.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

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Athletes should slowly build conditioning when faced with changes in climate such as heat and humidity.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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