as in changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
temperatures will fluctuate between the low and high 50s today
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fluctuated
Over centuries, its water levels have fluctuated significantly due to climatic shifts, drastically altering the coastlines.
—
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
The number of annual fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles has fluctuated between about 500 and 600 during that period.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
In the past 16 years, the price of oil has sporadically spurted above $100 a barrel, but has mostly fluctuated between $50 and $100.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Much of this revenue, historically, has been tied to capital gains and other investment earnings, and has fluctuated significantly from year to year.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
However, the violent crime rate per capita has fluctuated during this period, with recent increases bringing it back to pre-pandemic levels.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
But throughout the division, results have fluctuated.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Oil prices have fluctuated widely.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
The number of annual fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles has fluctuated between about 500 and 600 during that period.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
In the past 16 years, the price of oil has sporadically spurted above $100 a barrel, but has mostly fluctuated between $50 and $100.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Much of this revenue, historically, has been tied to capital gains and other investment earnings, and has fluctuated significantly from year to year.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
However, the violent crime rate per capita has fluctuated during this period, with recent increases bringing it back to pre-pandemic levels.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
But throughout the division, results have fluctuated.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Oil prices have fluctuated widely.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuated
Verb
-
Three months later, the market changed course rather suddenly.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Buffett has been lecturing on inflation in his shareholder letters since the 1960s and his strategy has never changed (much to the advantage of his shareholders).—
James Berman,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The Brutalist will likely arrive on Max within three to five months—or sometime between March and May 2025—though pinpointing an exact release date is challenging, as A24's Max streaming timelines have varied over the past year.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
-
For example, our sales and marketing strategy varied depending on the digital maturity of each region and industry.—
Padmakumar Nair,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Also cut off from Russian gas, Moldova has over the past week shifted to more expensive alternatives, including electricity from Romania.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
-
Around midseason, Browns coaching consultant Mike Vrabel shifted his primary focus from helping the tight ends to helping the offensive line.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near fluctuated
Cite this Entry
“Fluctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share