Oscillate

Synonyms of oscillate

• vibrate
• swing
• fluctuate

Antonyms of oscillate

• remain
• steady
• stabilize

Collocations of oscillate

between two extremes

Frequency: 70 %

The stock prices oscillated between two extremes throughout the day.

back and forth

Frequency: 60 %

The pendulum oscillated back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.

rapidly

Frequency: 50 %

Her heart rate oscillated rapidly as she ran the marathon.

periodically

Frequency: 45 %

The fan oscillated periodically to circulate the air in the room.

around a central point

Frequency: 40 %

The satellite oscillated around a central point in its orbit.

Idiomatic Expressions for oscillate

• Phrase: public opinion oscillated on the issue
  Meaning: to change or vary in a regular and repeated way
  Usage: Public opinion oscillated on the issue of gun control following the recent mass shooting.