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 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
The stock price has fluctuated from as low as $229.85 per share to as high as $498.83 a share over the past 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Between June and October of last year, the number of arrests has fluctuated significantly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
The proportion of revenue calculated from the various sources has fluctuated but little in the different budgets.
From Santo Domingo A Country with a Future by Otto Schoenrich
