as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The minimally landscaped areas immediately around the house quickly give way to the arid landscape, the spiny shrubs and Joshua trees interspersed with several sculptures set against the undulating shadow lines of the distant mountains.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Klum selected the pumps to accompany a black dress with an undulating design.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Even aging bananas will look elegant in this undulating fruit bowl.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
October 2022 found areas of the Anza-Borrego Desert painted with thick bunches of yellow goldeneye flowers, carpets of yellow chinchweed and clusters of purple sand verbena sweeping over undulating sand dunes along Highway S-22 heading toward Salton Sea.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
However, in both cases, their undulating branches were capable of growing up to 15 inches long.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Black Americans understood that the struggle for freedom could be long and undulating.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Saft’s bed, with a gently undulating headboard, was in one corner, his daughter’s tucked into a nook behind the kitchen.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The minimally landscaped areas immediately around the house quickly give way to the arid landscape, the spiny shrubs and Joshua trees interspersed with several sculptures set against the undulating shadow lines of the distant mountains.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Klum selected the pumps to accompany a black dress with an undulating design.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Even aging bananas will look elegant in this undulating fruit bowl.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
October 2022 found areas of the Anza-Borrego Desert painted with thick bunches of yellow goldeneye flowers, carpets of yellow chinchweed and clusters of purple sand verbena sweeping over undulating sand dunes along Highway S-22 heading toward Salton Sea.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
However, in both cases, their undulating branches were capable of growing up to 15 inches long.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Black Americans understood that the struggle for freedom could be long and undulating.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
Adjective
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As the undulant hills beyond the valley turned blue in front of me, a cat sauntered onto the veranda and wound its tail around my ankles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.—
Thomas Farragher,
BostonGlobe.com,
26 May 2023
Verb
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The home is constructed with Nordic wood, which not only is lightweight and easy to work with, but also resistant to weathering and decay from rain, snow, extreme temperatures, and fungus—a must in the fluctuating Southern climates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The decades since have been marked by fluctuating tensions, and relations in recent years on the peninsula have become more strained.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This heater has two heat settings and an oscillating base so heat is evenly distributed throughout your space.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Merokeety Fall Oversized Batwing Lounge Set Fall temperatures are notoriously unpredictable, oscillating between hot and cold, so a sweatshirt-and-shorts duo like this set from Merokeety will prepare for both climates.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Amongst the crowd was Euphoria actress Maude Apatow, who starred in the opening promotional segment alongside Cynthia Erivo and wore her hair in an effortless wavy bob for the occasion.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Angie, his wife and partner, stood alongside him, her wavy hair swept back in a ponytail.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Bolas spider creates a silk lasso to catch fluttering moths.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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On my most recent visit—December 2024—the foliage was just past its peak, with some bare trees and lots of fluttering yellow leaves.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When beneficiaries will feel the impact varies, since states typically provide the benefits on a rolling basis during the month.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even educators are waving the red flag.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pressure rhythm was adjusted to an uneven triangle pattern to better match the freezing process.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Barcelona arrives determined to reclaim momentum after an uneven run of performances.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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