fluctuate
verb (used without object)
to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly.
has fluctuated
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present perfectof fluctuate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has fluctuated around that threshold since, with the trajectory largely following oil prices for months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
It hopes plug-in solar panels will help households save money and reduce reliance on overseas fuel sources, the price of which has fluctuated in recent months due to the Middle East conflict.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Despite trillions of dollars spent, the poverty rate has fluctuated between 11% and 15% since the mid-1960s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Sheehan’s velocity has fluctuated all season, which he and the team attributed to inconsistent mechanics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
In 1990 per capita GDP was the highest in Africa at $5,410, but subsequently GDP growth has slowed on average and has fluctuated sharply in response to changes in the world oil market.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
