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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
fickle springtime weather in which there seemed to be an unceasing oscillation between unseasonable heat and unseasonable cold
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as in vibration
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
the precise oscillations of the quartz crystal that allows a quartz watch to keep such accurate time
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Recent Examples of oscillation
Nine decades later, the French astronomer and mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace suggested that the tides could be represented as harmonic oscillations.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2024
Researchers recently developed a technique that could elevate this accuracy by triggering and measuring oscillations in an even trickier target: an atom’s nucleus.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
There’s a new running dashboard in the Fitbit app, which breaks down more advanced metrics like stride length, cadence, vertical oscillation, and other insights into your running performance.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024
This time around, the researchers looked to boost gamma oscillations from inside, rather than outside, the brain.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2024
Researchers recently developed a technique that could elevate this accuracy by triggering and measuring oscillations in an even trickier target: an atom’s nucleus.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
There’s a new running dashboard in the Fitbit app, which breaks down more advanced metrics like stride length, cadence, vertical oscillation, and other insights into your running performance.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024
This time around, the researchers looked to boost gamma oscillations from inside, rather than outside, the brain.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for oscillation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oscillation
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The filing notes that the company is focused on raising additional funds and acknowledges the potential impact of interest rate fluctuations on its operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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With big data upon us, investors now seek unconventional ways to predict stock market fluctuations.Bob Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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With a unique design and vibration, this skincare essential will offer a refreshing and rejuvenating experience to your skin.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tool also features sonic vibration, which helps improve lymphatic drainage with every stroke across your skin.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Robert Lewandowski completes the front line, and there is also a major change in midfield.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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And more importantly, how can it be used to affect change in our lives and across our culture?Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Oscillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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