oscillate
/ˈɑsɪleɪt/verb
To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
Example sentences
- “A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.”
- “The mood for change oscillated from day to day.”
Featured as word of the day on February 25, 2027.
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