as in changed
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 fluctuated
His weight fluctuated and boils broke out under his arms and along his neck, said Ramos, who frequently speaks with Castillo and Otero via phone.
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Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But yields later shifted into positive territory and then fluctuated around the flatline.
—Chloe Taylor,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 May 2026
As news about the opening and closing of the Strait of Hormuz has fluctuated from positive to negative, the average price of gas in Tennessee has done the same.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 May 2026
The strength of that belief has fluctuated, dipping sharply after their March defeat by City before rising again in recent weeks.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Throughout Monroe’s life, she was unfairly criticized for her weight, which fluctuated in part because of her longtime struggle with endometriosis, which can cause bloating.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Other forms of theft, as well as drug offenses — something Bianco said is crucial to address while backing Proposition 36, a ballot measure state voters passed in 2024 to increase penalties for such crimes — have also fluctuated in the county for years.
—Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Student chatter on social media fluctuated between some commenters upset that their tests or assignments would be canceled and others planning beach days in light of the system being down.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Apple shares fluctuated in late trading before dipping about 1%.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But yields later shifted into positive territory and then fluctuated around the flatline.
—Chloe Taylor,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 May 2026
As news about the opening and closing of the Strait of Hormuz has fluctuated from positive to negative, the average price of gas in Tennessee has done the same.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 May 2026
The strength of that belief has fluctuated, dipping sharply after their March defeat by City before rising again in recent weeks.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Throughout Monroe’s life, she was unfairly criticized for her weight, which fluctuated in part because of her longtime struggle with endometriosis, which can cause bloating.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Other forms of theft, as well as drug offenses — something Bianco said is crucial to address while backing Proposition 36, a ballot measure state voters passed in 2024 to increase penalties for such crimes — have also fluctuated in the county for years.
—Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Student chatter on social media fluctuated between some commenters upset that their tests or assignments would be canceled and others planning beach days in light of the system being down.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Apple shares fluctuated in late trading before dipping about 1%.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuated
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The agency’s involvement has varied, according to sources, from more passive intelligence sharing and providing general support to direct participation in assassination operations.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Other surveys have varied widely on who is emerging as Bass’ strongest challenger, with support for Raman and Pratt fluctuating significantly across polls.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Use the dropdown below to explore how districts’ 2024 presidential election results have shifted in each state that has passed new maps.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Building out the Battery Tour As the Battery Tour expanded beyond Kansas City, Young said his understanding of energy shifted from performance logistics to a broader humanitarian issue.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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“Fluctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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