How to Use fluctuate in a Sentence

fluctuate

verb
Definition of fluctuatenext
Synonyms for fluctuatenext
  • In the desert, the temperature fluctuates dramatically.
  • His popularity has fluctuated during his term in office.
  • But day to day, the speed of Earth's spin can fluctuate.
    — Sarah Raza, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Just as stocks can fluctuate in the short run so, too, can the risk-free rate.
    — Ben Carlson, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Each year, the dates of Ramadan fluctuate, as its start is based on the phases of the moon.
    — Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
  • This has dipped as low as $119 before, but the price tends to fluctuate.
    — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Ten gallons of sheep’s milk to make a pound of cheese, but that can fluctuate.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Inter-island flight prices fluctuate less, and the flights are a snap to book.
    — Genevieve Ko, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In the last four years, that number has fluctuated from 20% to 5%.
    — Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2023
  • The prices of commodities are volatile and tend to fluctuate more than the stock and bond markets.
    — Jagdeesh Prakasam, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • The tax on your gains can fluctuate with your tax bracket.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Puk said the amount of the monthly grants to the clinics will fluctuate based on revenue, cash flow, and the needs of patients.
    — Harriet Jones, Hartford Courant, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The quantity and length of her shifts fluctuate from week to week, and with them, her earnings.
    — Taylor Telford, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Studio lights drop out of a clear blue sky, frame sizes fluctuate.
    — Armond White, National Review, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The spread, money line and over/under odds will fluctuate in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.
    — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Some are linked to bonds, which can fluctuate in value.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 May 2022
  • The roll out is a first for fast-food, where customers could see menu prices fluctuate depending on the time of day.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Projects will then fluctuate up and down in the public rankings.
    — Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • Prices and the number of movies and TV shows streamers offer tend to fluctuate.
    — Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Gas prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, but the fees have risen sharply.
    — Scott Nover, Quartz, 3 May 2022
  • Snow levels will fluctuate but will stick close to the pass level roads.
    — oregonlive, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Pricing fluctuates based on itinerary, the ship's age, the type of cruise, and how soon the vessel is scheduled to sail.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2023
  • The distribution, shape, and size of the bone cells are also known to fluctuate with the seasons.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2022
  • About 10% to 15% of its debt has floating rates, which fluctuate over the duration of the contract.
    — Nina Trentmann, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Those numbers could fluctuate based on where the NBA’s salary cap is set for those seasons.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
  • Ticket prices will fluctuate depending on the length of the trip but a trip within the state can often be bought for $20 to $30.
    — Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2023
  • For much of the spring, Twitter fluctuated between 35th place and 37th.
    — Brian Fung, CNN, 10 July 2023
  • The figure could fluctuate if the project comes in under $76 million.
    — Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Task-switching can also fluctuate depending on the intensity of the tasks.
    — Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Flurries first started to fall across the tristate area Friday, fluctuating between flakes and rain for much of the day before transitioning to more steady snow as temperatures dropped overnight and into Saturday morning.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024

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