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OSCILLATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Oscillates.

Oscillates - 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 oscillates back and forth."
"The fan oscillates to distribute the air evenly."
"His mood constantly oscillates between happiness and sadness."
"The stock market oscillates on a daily basis."
"The temperature oscillates between hot and cold."
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Word Game Points

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

OSCILLATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OSCILLATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oscillates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OSCILLATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OSCILLATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oscillates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OSCILLATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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