undulating
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of undulating
First recorded in 1710–20; undulat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
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When the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened in September, it touted its 11 acres of park space and greenery from the ground to its undulating roof as a celebration of California’s landscape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
These models suggest that the animal propelled itself through the water by paddling with its front legs and moving its tail in an undulating motion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
It appeared on a peach-colored background in undulating cream script: Eat what you want, add what you need.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
The early part of the record continues in this dreamy vein, favoring smoky mood and undulating rhythm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The program took control of Parzival’s movements, synching them up with the music, and all four of my limbs were transformed into undulating cosine waves.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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