seesaw
noun
a recreation in which two children alternately ride up and down while seated at opposite ends of a plank balanced at the middle.
has seesawed
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present perfectof seesaw (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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Japan's debts are more than twice the size of the entire economy, and in recent weeks yields on long-dated bonds have hit record highs while the yen has seesawed.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
Estia's stock has seesawed from a peak of $A7 in 2015 to as low as A$1 in March 2020 when Australia began to implement strict pandemic lockdowns.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
The number of migrants Grannies Respond interact with at bus stations has seesawed over time, with arrivals being sensitive to changes in border enforcement and asylum policy.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
The candidate in third place, who would hold the final open seat, has seesawed throughout the week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2022
Sheikh Mohammed’s relationship with the White House has seesawed in recent years.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2022
