FLUCTUATES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

fluctuates

verb

present tense third-person singular of fluctuate

as in varies

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 fluctuates The number of protesters fluctuates, with certain days attracting larger crowds. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 This movement from the moon causes Earth’s rotation to slow — but our planet’s rotation also fluctuates unpredictably from year to year. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Motivation fluctuates day to day, which is why making a plan is crucial. — Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 Certain frozen foods are more susceptible to freezer burn or growing bacteria when the temperature fluctuates. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 The look fluctuates as the show’s emphasis shifts from land to land. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 The movement, with an 80-hour power reserve and a frequency of 4 Hz, is also home to a perpetual calendar and an equation of time display, showing the difference between mean solar time, shown on the main dial, and true solar time, which fluctuates due to the Earth’s elliptical orbit. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Instead, seismic activity naturally fluctuates over time, with short-term spikes and quieter periods reflecting normal variation in how stress is released along Earth’s tectonic plates. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 June 2026 The inherent value of some watches fluctuates on a daily basis because of the materials. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

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The cost varies by city, but the premium Uber service ranges from $8 to $15 per mile.

— Pat Maio, Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Although the name suggests ginger is the star ingredient, the amount of real ginger varies dramatically from one brand to another.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of varies

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Set in the 1950s, Juul follows 17-year-old circus acrobat Juul, whose life changes forever after a tragic accident leaves her in a coma and declared brain-dead.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Bringing that kind of creative firepower into both Nateland and No Pictures changes what’s possible for us.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of changes

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When its waters warm in just the right places, the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms — often shifts its path.

— Sarah Moore, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
This discussion point also shifts the conversation from staying in the past towards the future.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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