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OSCILLATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Oscillate.

How to pronounce oscillate:

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Oscillate - as a verb

Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

Example: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hover11vacillate14vibrate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hesitate11waffle15waver11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or swing from side to side regularly

Example: "The needle on the meter was oscillating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vibrate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sway10swing9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The pendulum began to oscillate back and forth."
"His moods would often oscillate between extremes of joy and sadness."
"The fan oscillates to distribute cool air throughout the room."
"The stock market prices constantly oscillate, making it difficult to predict."
"She couldn't decide on a color for her bedroom, so she continued to oscillate between blue and green."
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Word Game Points

Is OSCILLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oscillate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OSCILLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is OSCILLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oscillate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OSCILLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OSCILLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oscillate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OSCILLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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