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fluctuate

/ˈflʌkt͡ʃu.eɪt/verb

To rise and fall or change repeatedly in an irregular way.

Example sentence

  • Gas prices fluctuate from week to week.

Standard for prices, temperatures, moods, and weight. It implies movement both up and down; if the change runs one way, use 'rise' or 'decline' instead.

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