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
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Perhaps, skeptics have suggested, the observed fluctuations in allele frequencies are just routine oscillations of variants in the gene pool rather than proof positive of natural selection acting to adapt the human body to environmental challenges.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Starting with the oscillation from high to low tariffs coupled with the 90 day pause, not to mention the trade war between the U.S. and China, the events of the last few weeks have left the business world reeling.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Florida Panthers once again dominated so much that the Edmonton Oilers had to make an in-game goalie change.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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This change ensures that physical album packages sold directly to fans through an artist’s or label’s website are eligible for GRAMMY consideration.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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“Fluctuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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