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
While most of Maryland has been facing some level of drought since last year, conditions have fluctuated, improving in June 2025 and worsening in recent days.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The poll was conducted from April 16 through Monday, as oil prices fluctuated and Americans spent more at the gas pump.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year The GOP began the current Congress with a 220-215 advantage, but the margin has fluctuated.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The simulated winds, which in a recent test purposefully fluctuated between 30 and 55 mph (50 to 90 kph), continually pushed the flames toward the home.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Sea levels on Earth and the locations of shorelines have fluctuated over many years.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Margins on both sides fluctuated this week on Capitol Hill.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the directing (drama) category has fluctuated between six and seven nominees, leaving room for inclusion.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Schreacke’s role remained consistent with perimeter shooting and floor spacing, but her effectiveness fluctuated.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The poll was conducted from April 16 through Monday, as oil prices fluctuated and Americans spent more at the gas pump.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year The GOP began the current Congress with a 220-215 advantage, but the margin has fluctuated.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The simulated winds, which in a recent test purposefully fluctuated between 30 and 55 mph (50 to 90 kph), continually pushed the flames toward the home.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Sea levels on Earth and the locations of shorelines have fluctuated over many years.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Margins on both sides fluctuated this week on Capitol Hill.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the directing (drama) category has fluctuated between six and seven nominees, leaving room for inclusion.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Schreacke’s role remained consistent with perimeter shooting and floor spacing, but her effectiveness fluctuated.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuated
Verb
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That has suddenly changed in the playoffs.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian Radio-television Commission was established in 1968 as a federal agency to oversee broadcasting in Canada and in 1976 had its powers expanded to include telecommunications (and the name changed accordingly to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC]).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But those are just averages, and prices posted at Southeast Michigan gas stations have varied widely even in the same community.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The different plans have varied monthly or annual payments, and each company offers discounts.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the 1950s and the early 1960s, concerns shifted to include more pragmatic approaches to developing and sustaining domestic cultural industries and encouraging technological development.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a perception that the product has shifted in a way that doesn’t align with this customer’s needs.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Fluctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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