as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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as in fluctuating
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
While the Danube River lies a few streets away, its presence is echoed in the tones of undulating blues and grays seen throughout the historic property.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The answer was custom cabinets designed to feel more like a bedroom dresser, with undulating tile from Fornace Brioni, and inviting counter stools by Aristeu Pires from Sossego Design in Toyine Sellers fabric.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
That’s about to change with the establishment of the Pocket Peak AVA—a wine-growing region within the valley defined by its steep, undulating hills and volcanic and gravelly loam soils—expected in fall 2025.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Mayer drew parallels between Lindor’s undulating journey this year, and his own.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
As the sun set on the 85th-floor model residence, the undulating glass orbs of Silvio Mondino Studio’s Dòry chandelier emitted a warm glow in the home’s main room.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Each room—including most of the bathrooms—has large windows overlooking the undulating landscape.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Navigating through the dirt in large, undulating curves is fun enough, but the game really shines when Pepper bursts out through the top layer of dirt in large, arcing jumps.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
While the Danube River lies a few streets away, its presence is echoed in the tones of undulating blues and grays seen throughout the historic property.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The answer was custom cabinets designed to feel more like a bedroom dresser, with undulating tile from Fornace Brioni, and inviting counter stools by Aristeu Pires from Sossego Design in Toyine Sellers fabric.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
That’s about to change with the establishment of the Pocket Peak AVA—a wine-growing region within the valley defined by its steep, undulating hills and volcanic and gravelly loam soils—expected in fall 2025.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Mayer drew parallels between Lindor’s undulating journey this year, and his own.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
As the sun set on the 85th-floor model residence, the undulating glass orbs of Silvio Mondino Studio’s Dòry chandelier emitted a warm glow in the home’s main room.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Each room—including most of the bathrooms—has large windows overlooking the undulating landscape.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
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Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.—
Thomas Farragher,
BostonGlobe.com,
26 May 2023
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The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Humans lack the insulating blubber or specialized heat-regulating systems needed to endure fluctuating ocean temperatures.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Between ceaseless injuries and fluctuating personnel, how can any team find success in these conditions?—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Gilbert Flores/Getty Images To match the mermaid-like gown, Jones wore extra-tall pink sandals, a Barbie pink manicure, and even added subtle pink streaks to her long, wavy hair.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Oscar winner also wore her hair in a wavy ponytail with face-framing pieces.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Increase to high flame to bring soup to a rolling boil.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The plan’s single biggest investment is in rolling stock — $11 billion for 1,500 new train cars meant to replace old models on the Long Island Rail Road and the city’s subway system.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid the uneven, unpaved roads on more untouched stretches of the island by skirting around the shores, especially to destinations like Secret Beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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The vacuum/mulcher was also very effective at picking up leaves and small sticks and worked well on uneven terrain.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Not literal strings, of course—but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.—
Tom Siegfried,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Dec. 2024
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Because everything is moving, everything vibrating in one great dance that is the act of becoming.—
Jennifer Harlan,
New York Times,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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More momentum-swaying sequences occurred in the second quarter.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sandy shores, a deep blue ocean, swaying palm trees?—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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