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as in fluctuates
to move back and forth in a rhythmic manner
When a guitar string is plucked, it oscillates to produce sound waves in the air.
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as in alternates
to continuously change from one belief, feeling, or condition to an opposite one
The model's hair color oscillates between bleach blond and jet black.
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sways
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The camera sways and various items around the room fall over.—
Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The feeling of walking up to your property, putting the keys in the door but then the door just sways open.—
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“Oscillates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oscillates. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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