as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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Recent Examples of unpredictable
This hooded jacket has the brand’s signature Omni-Heat technology, which will keep you warm and dry in unpredictable weather.
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Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Future-Proofing: The Ultimate Opportunity In today's world, where external conditions are increasingly unpredictable—whether due to economic instability, technological disruption or global events—building resilience is essential.
—Sebastien Centner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Its conflicts with the federal Constitution are as stark as its future applications are unpredictable.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Nov. 2024
Whether the no-tax-on-tips bills enter the fray is unpredictable.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Future-Proofing: The Ultimate Opportunity In today's world, where external conditions are increasingly unpredictable—whether due to economic instability, technological disruption or global events—building resilience is essential.
—Sebastien Centner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Its conflicts with the federal Constitution are as stark as its future applications are unpredictable.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Nov. 2024
Whether the no-tax-on-tips bills enter the fray is unpredictable.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpredictable
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Over the past four years, Bitcoin has been extremely volatile, as shown by the 2022 collapse of the crypto giant FTX.Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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By investing in these areas now, businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success in an increasingly volatile and complex global environment beyond today’s election.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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In the past, recruiters have discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris has leaned heavily on presenting Trump as unstable, unhinged, and dictatorial in the final weeks of the campaign.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpredictable. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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