- present participle of undulate.
undulating
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of undulating
First recorded in 1710–20; undulat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Wispy fescue and undulating and fast greens add further layers of complexity to Shinnecock's fearsome reputation.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
The 2026 gubernatorial contest has been an undulating, unpredictable whirlwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The black, blue and red of the work are appropriately created using “fugitive” dyes—colorings that aren’t permanently set—that add to the sense of movement in the undulating shapes of the piece.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Bell’s device was the first to successfully convert the human voice into an undulating electrical current—introducing intimacy, emotion and increased immediacy into long-distance communications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Fighting exhaustion, the two climbers continued up the undulating ridge above.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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