as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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as in fluctuating
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The product is made with silk jacquard, and with smooth cotton sateen on the reverse side; the jacquard is woven in a pattern reminiscent of the ocean’s undulating waves.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Expect boulders wedged between undulating 200-foot-high red sandstone walls, loose sand, and tricky obstacles to maneuver.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Following all of that comes a massage featuring the undulating touch of not one but two therapists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The design with the same name as the collection itself, Ritual, is a silk-cotton blend with gentle, undulating lines and subtle shifts in tone intended to echo intimate moments of connection shared over tea.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The undulating glass and steel structure of The National Art Center merits a visit on its own.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Think of it like the undulating tide on a beach.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Create an even or slightly undulating mowing surface by filling holes and low spots in the turf.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The artist created these tabletop works by slicing disks of walnut into identically sized strips and reassembling the pieces to form undulating fans.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The product is made with silk jacquard, and with smooth cotton sateen on the reverse side; the jacquard is woven in a pattern reminiscent of the ocean’s undulating waves.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Expect boulders wedged between undulating 200-foot-high red sandstone walls, loose sand, and tricky obstacles to maneuver.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Following all of that comes a massage featuring the undulating touch of not one but two therapists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The design with the same name as the collection itself, Ritual, is a silk-cotton blend with gentle, undulating lines and subtle shifts in tone intended to echo intimate moments of connection shared over tea.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The undulating glass and steel structure of The National Art Center merits a visit on its own.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Think of it like the undulating tide on a beach.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Create an even or slightly undulating mowing surface by filling holes and low spots in the turf.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
Adjective
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Our drills included hours of seamlessly merging poetry with three chords, providing me with an undulant field to riff on.—
Patti Smith,
New Yorker,
1 Nov. 2025
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As the undulant hills beyond the valley turned blue in front of me, a cat sauntered onto the veranda and wound its tail around my ankles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Data shows battery, homicide, arson and auto thefts fluctuating most frequently.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chances of rain and thunderstorms increase Tuesday night and last through Saturday, fluctuating between 20 to 60%.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pedretti, meanwhile, commits fully to her bimbo persona, oscillating between titillating absurdism and unexpected discomfort.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus herself has worn both hair colors many, many times in the past, oscillating from a bleach-blonde platinum crop in her Bangerz days to a Debbie Harry-esque halo to warm brunette.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her wavy hair was styled in a side part, and her glam complemented the dark look with a deep purple lip.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ask for long layers and invest in a lightweight hairspray for a wavy look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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The sudden movement sends the birds fluttering away from you, to watch and wait.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While this game was closer than January 19 when UConn won by 38 points in the most-lopsided game in the 57-game series (UConn leads 41-16), the Irish couldn't overcome the rolling Huskies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The crops good enough to incorporate into its Churchills, primeros, and other formats are aged for as long as a presidential term before the rolling process even begins.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The procession opened with a young boy waving a Mexican flag.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some people have signs, others are waving American flags.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility Due to Lupaia’s location on a steep hilltop with gravel pathways and naturally uneven grounds at various levels, this resort is not wheelchair accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The truth is that the track record for Olympic host cities is pretty uneven.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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