fluctuate

/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/
verb
  1. To rise and fall irregularly in number, amount, or level.
    • Her interest in the project fluctuated over the months.
    • The price of oil tends to fluctuate based on global demand.
    • Temperatures fluctuate greatly between day and night in the desert.
  2. To change back and forth between different states or opinions.
    • She fluctuated between staying and leaving all afternoon.
    • Voters often fluctuate between supporting different candidates.
    • His mood fluctuates between excitement and anxiety.
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