as in fluctuations
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
the inconstancy of public opinion is such that today's hero may be tomorrow's punching bag
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Noun
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However, focusing on fluctuations in the spot market misses the bigger picture.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Women’s Health Network notes that hormonal fluctuations trigger cortisol release that actively derails the circadian sleep cycle, and women in this transition are more vulnerable to adrenal stress responses than at any other life stage.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since high-frequency acoustic oscillations can also be used to manipulate quantum states, phonon lasers could be deployed to study them in greater detail and open avenues for future quantum sensing and quantum computing.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The oscillations are influenced by the structure of the Sun's interior, which is defined by flows of plasma within the convective layer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Inconstancies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconstancies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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