fluctuate -
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.
Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.
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widespread -
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.
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detour -
A longer route that is taken to avoid something or to see something along the way.
On our way back from our vacation, we made a detour to see the beautiful waterfall.
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sift -
To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
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haul -
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.
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recede -
To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.
After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.
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whirl -
A rapid movement around and around
He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.
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squirm -
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
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swirl -
A quantity of something moving in a swirl
The swirl of all of the colors creates a beautiful rainbow.
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drift -
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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trend -
A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time, such as a popular style or activity, especially in fashion, technology, or culture.
There's a growing trend toward remote work - working at home - in many industries.
