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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
The remote control has five buttons on it to control power, the timer, speed, oscillation, and the nighttime setting.
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
These principles define a common purpose independent of political context and its frequent oscillations.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
With an oscillation feature that ensures even heat distribution and a remote control design for customization, this gadget keeps you toasty and cozy in your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
A lot of things change day to day on the GRS, including the ultraviolet-light observations that show the distinct core of the storm reaching its brightest point when the GRS is at its largest size in its oscillation cycle.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
These principles define a common purpose independent of political context and its frequent oscillations.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
With an oscillation feature that ensures even heat distribution and a remote control design for customization, this gadget keeps you toasty and cozy in your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
A lot of things change day to day on the GRS, including the ultraviolet-light observations that show the distinct core of the storm reaching its brightest point when the GRS is at its largest size in its oscillation cycle.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Oct. 2024
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It is designed to alleviate the side effects of hormonal fluctuations and to prevent weight gain, according to US News.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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But, consistency at the position is where there’s been much fluctuation.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Exposed to pollution and the vibrations of nearby traffic, the statue’s preservation was at risk.Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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This all took a lot of testing, as the material the finger extensions are made from had to be firm enough for Bill to feel the vibrations through, giving him more sensitivity.William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Once these changes take effect, the average state minimum wage is set to grow from $10.69 in 2024 to $11.18.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some observers contended these moves show Meta’s content moderation changes are part of a larger movement for the company unrelated to the president-elect.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Oscillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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