Fluctuate

usgb/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
verb

To change often and irregularly in level or intensity.

Prices of these goods tend to fluctuate a lot throughout the year.
Visual representation of "fluctuate" - To change often and irregularly in level or intensity.

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  • prices fluctuate
  • temperatures fluctuate
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Economic Context

Often used in economics to describe unpredictable market changes or price variations.

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Stock market values fluctuate daily.
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Weather Changes

Used to describe weather patterns that are not stable or predictable.

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The forecast shows that temperatures will fluctuate this week.
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Emotional Variation

Can refer to rapid changes in emotions or moods.

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His mood tends to fluctuate when he's under a lot of stress.
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