as in to vary
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 fluctuate
Early estimates requested by House Democrats put the number of people who could lose coverage at more than 8 million, but that number continues to fluctuate and the Congressional Budget Office has not yet released its final score of the GOP bill, which is not yet even finalized itself.
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Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 20 May 2025
Along with the price warning, the big-box retailer stuck by its full-year forecast, but did not provide guidance for fiscal second-quarter earnings per share or operating income growth because of fluctuating U.S. tariff policy.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Don’t: Forget to Layer Do: Bring a Versatile Button-up
$28 at Amazon
The fluctuating temperature in NYC is enough to give you whiplash.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
The stock’s annual returns have fluctuated considerably, with a 45% gain in 2021, a sharp 89% decline in 2022, a strong rebound of 278% in 2023, and an exceptional 713% increase in 2024.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 20 May 2025
Along with the price warning, the big-box retailer stuck by its full-year forecast, but did not provide guidance for fiscal second-quarter earnings per share or operating income growth because of fluctuating U.S. tariff policy.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Don’t: Forget to Layer Do: Bring a Versatile Button-up
$28 at Amazon
The fluctuating temperature in NYC is enough to give you whiplash.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
The stock’s annual returns have fluctuated considerably, with a 45% gain in 2021, a sharp 89% decline in 2022, a strong rebound of 278% in 2023, and an exceptional 713% increase in 2024.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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The House Ways and Means Committee estimates this could boost take-home pay for a median-income family with two children by $4,000 to $5,000 annually and increase real wages by $2,100 to $3,300 per worker, though economic conditions may vary these gains.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Prices for one-day admission to Epic for the rest of the year vary daily and range from $139 (for four days in September) to $199 (from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve).—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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As her backup dancers shifted position around her, Lopez locked lips with a male dancer, before a female dancer approached Lopez and kissed her as well.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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