- present participle of oscillate.
oscillating
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Polarization describes the orientation of light's oscillating electric field.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
While Johnson’s elasticity as a performer is a bit more contentious, I’ve always found her choices fascinating — oscillating between rom-coms, superhero films and arthouse horror with the bat of a mascara’d eye.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Selic policy rate is 13.5% with inflation oscillating around 4.5%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
When did it become clear that a Kayla/Jimmy scene has its own oscillating frequency?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
You can see this more clearly if you dip two oscillating pistons into a tub of water.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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