Meaning & use
Oscillated
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Moved or swung back and forth in a steady rhythm, or wavered between different opinions or states.
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The pendulum oscillated slowly as the clock ticked.
His mood oscillated between excitement and dread throughout the interview.
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Used both literally for physical motion, as in physics and engineering, and figuratively for shifting emotions or opinions.
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