1
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
the stifling heat would occasionally be relieved by an uncertain breeze
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2
as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
never uncertain of her political beliefs or judgment, she was a decisive and fearless leader
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Recent Examples of uncertain
That's because a big tax break that could save you money faces an uncertain and confusing future in the Trump administration.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Suddenly, Wang was a single mom, unemployed and facing an uncertain future.
—Mike Winters,raffi Paul, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The forecast for the end of the week remains a bit uncertain, with a slight chance of showers mainly over the east coast and Atlantic waters for Thursday into Friday.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
His return remains uncertain, if not doubtful, for both Cleveland and Boston.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Suddenly, Wang was a single mom, unemployed and facing an uncertain future.
—Mike Winters,raffi Paul, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The forecast for the end of the week remains a bit uncertain, with a slight chance of showers mainly over the east coast and Atlantic waters for Thursday into Friday.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
His return remains uncertain, if not doubtful, for both Cleveland and Boston.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertain
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Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that AVGO is a tricky stock to buy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump’s tariffs chaos is contributing to delivery delays of goods US stocks were volatile Thursday after Trump’s comments, with the Dow ending the day down by 194 points, or 0.45%.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Initially, as The Times previously reported, prison staff were unsure where to house the detainees or how best to keep them separate from other prisoners.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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If you are not fully vaccinated or are unsure of your status, your doctor may recommend a measles booster.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by the euphoric highs and unpredictable chaos of real-life festivals, SAINt set out to craft a project that feels just as immersive as the events that shaped it.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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While beneficial, these technologies add complexity to network management, particularly in areas such as traffic routing, policy enforcement, and handling the unpredictable workloads generated by AI.—
Serge Lucio,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some experts and victims’ relatives remain skeptical that the suspects arrested were the true perpetrators.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.—
Jordan Kisner Jack Davison,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2022
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
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Officials said the people inside the home were able to escape thanks to the mom, who heard suspicious noises, before finding the fire and evacuating her family, adding that some family members even had to jump out of second-story windows to escape the flames.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The officer informs him that his license plate is missing and discovers a suspicious liquid dripping from the trunk.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Countries like Canada, Portugal, and Australia offer alternative investor visa programs with clear, consistent rules, which would be made more attractive if the U.S. appears unpredictable or politically unstable.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its secret to staying afloat in an unstable industry in the ever-evolving city of Raleigh is willingness to lean into change.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Though such investment had surged in 2017, a spike in 2019 prompted the first concerns that the departure to China of large amounts of American money was inconsistent with President Donald Trump’s goals.—
Derek Scissors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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The one knock on Frazier was that his snaps were inconsistent.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Uncertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertain. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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