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 Today, these pre-1965 coins are sought after not for their use as currency, but for their silver content, giving them a value that fluctuates with the broader precious metals market. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The number fluctuates because it is closely tied to the performance of the stock market. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The rainfall forecast is complicated and has shifted in recent days as tropical weather south of the United States fluctuates, weather service meteorologist Zach Hiris said. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 The Gauchos have a roster that fluctuates among 24 varsity players, but more and more are showing up to join the team. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Beating the models at their own noise ENSO fluctuates on its own; quiet decades are followed by wild ones, with no external push required. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 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

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While performance varies with outdoor temperatures, heat pumps can deliver substantially more useful heat per unit of energy purchased than conventional electric resistance heating.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The chefs make sushi throughout the day, and the assortment varies.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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