fluctuate
verb
fluc·tu·ate
ˈflək-chə-ˌwāt 
-chü-ˌāt
fluctuated; fluctuating
1
: to shift back and forth uncertainly
Oil prices fluctuated.
Temperatures fluctuated.
2
: to rise and fall in or as if in waves
The boat fluctuated on the rough sea.
: to cause to fluctuate
Examples of fluctuate in a Sentence
His popularity has fluctuated during his term in office.
In the desert, the temperature fluctuates dramatically.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
This kind of personalization becomes invaluable as markets fluctuate.
—Artem Milinchuk, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Note that the rates and fee structures advertised are subject to fluctuate in accordance with the Fed rate.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Women also may experience mood swings due to fluctuating hormones and not getting enough sleep.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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fluctuate
verb
fluc·tu·ate
ˈflək-chə-ˌwāt
fluctuated; fluctuating
1
: to move up and down or back and forth like a wave
2
: to be constantly changing especially up and down
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