as in changed
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 fluctuated
In the past 16 years, the price of oil has sporadically spurted above $100 a barrel, but has mostly fluctuated between $50 and $100.
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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
Since then, the population has fluctuated, reaching a high of 99 in 1995, but trending toward decline since then.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
The city’s budget fluctuated over the years during his tenure and dipped during the pandemic.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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
Since then, the population has fluctuated, reaching a high of 99 in 1995, but trending toward decline since then.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
The city’s budget fluctuated over the years during his tenure and dipped during the pandemic.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluctuated
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According to the museum, the stirrups changed the history of cavalry.Jane Levere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fans, once again, get short-changed by cricket's rudderless leadership and geo-politics.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Interest in model trains has varied over decades, even during Christmas.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The popularity of Christmas trains has varied over the years but continues to endure and evolve.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Visiting fans will be shifted into the south-west corner of the stadium from the 2027-28 season.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Fluctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluctuated. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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