verb
- changed continually; varied irregularly in level, intensity, or value
Usage: past tense of fluctuate
Examples
- Stock prices fluctuated wildly during the market crisis.
- Her mood fluctuated between excitement and anxiety before the interview.
- The temperature fluctuated between 70 and 85 degrees all week.
- Gas prices have fluctuated significantly over the past year.
- The patient’s blood pressure fluctuated throughout the night.
- Attendance at the meetings fluctuated depending on the weather.
- The company’s profits fluctuated with seasonal demand.