1a : to swing backward and forward like a pendulum The fan was oscillating. 2 : to vary between opposing beliefs, feelings, or theories The mood of the voters has oscillated between optimism and pessimism. 3 : to vary above and below a mean value Bank rate oscillates between 2 and 6 percent.
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Word of the Day: Oscillate
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RubyK
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In my younger years I oscillated between two choices . . . . . stay home with my kids full time or get a job outside the home.
What did you end up deciding upon doing, Ruby?
Sliverfox
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When a fashion crazed teenager,, I oscillated between what sweater to wear with my black skirt.
Wait maybe I'll gravitate towards the blue dress?
Wait maybe I'll gravitate towards the blue dress?
See, now I would have gone for the black skirt with the oscillating lights around the hem!
RubyK
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@Aunt Marg - Stayed home with my kids until they were 9 and 10. Did a lot of volunteer work during that time.
Sliverfox
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Our oscillating fan sets in the corner gathering dust as Winter approaches.