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
There are generally no wardrobe malfunctions to fear or other unpredictable events to navigate.
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
In 2023, cold temps, heavy snowfalls and unpredictable conditions led to questionable ice cover on Lake Ann.
—Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While the snowpack at high-elevation ski resorts in the Rockies or the Sierras lingers longer—sometimes well into May—spring is unpredictable.
—Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
Aside from the ingenious creation of Moretti and his occasionally unpredictable behavior, the film fails at creating interesting characters, deploying suspense, and even delivering some cheap thrills.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
In 2023, cold temps, heavy snowfalls and unpredictable conditions led to questionable ice cover on Lake Ann.
—Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While the snowpack at high-elevation ski resorts in the Rockies or the Sierras lingers longer—sometimes well into May—spring is unpredictable.
—Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
Aside from the ingenious creation of Moretti and his occasionally unpredictable behavior, the film fails at creating interesting characters, deploying suspense, and even delivering some cheap thrills.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unpredictable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpredictable
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Dado Ruvic | Reuters Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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With Earth's weather being altered in dangerous ways, the U.S. government turns to Cody to uncover the truth behind these volatile natural disasters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
15 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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Is High in Antioxidants Orange juice is rich in healthy nutrients called antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radical damage in a process known as oxidative stress.—
Aviv Joshua, MS,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, the ice was unstable and the search had to be suspended, troopers said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpredictable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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