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
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
The flacons’ undulating forms are evocative of the Venetian Lagoon and Bottega Veneta’s undulating design.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The flacons’ wavy form evokes the Venice Lagoon and Bottega Veneta’s undulating design.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
The flacons’ undulating forms are evocative of the Venetian Lagoon and Bottega Veneta’s undulating design.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
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Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
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The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
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Other Magic formats, especially tournament play, are governed by a fluctuating metagame determined by the most powerful eligible cards.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Ongoing conflicts in regions including Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, are all creating challenges for businesses.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson The Bathroom: The wavy custom shelf is Lawson’s design, painted in RL-16.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
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Researchers from Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Historical Society along with the Ho-Chunk Nation have confirmed that two ancient Indigenous mounds were hidden within the cemetery, camouflaged as its characteristic rolling hills.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Brentwood and Belle Meade, where a $32 million sale set a residential real estate record in Tennessee earlier this year, are among other graceful suburbs that lure denizens in search of rolling hills and quiet.Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Typically, sound is made from vibrating a material, like a guitar string, and music is made by arranging sounds in hierarchical patterns.John Werner, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But just as vibrating plates shake users up and down in quick succession, trends too are always oscillating.Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Let the potatoes and garlic stand in the pot for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid evaporates.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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That makes these companies almost impossible to change without industry-shaking upheaval.Nilay Patel, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Come on, just look at its azure waters, its white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees — not to mention its fantastic food, culture, history, and adventure opportunities.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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Another picture shows the proud daughters wearing black headphones and swaying their arms above their heads as their dad sings.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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