as in unpredictable
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
a boss of volatile moods is frustrating to work for
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Recent Examples of volatile
That’s making our swings between wet and dry even more volatile, according to researchers.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Unlike traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds, which can be volatile in nature, gold values often move independently of the market as a whole.
—Stephanie Colestock, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
The decision to spotlight human rights this year was not incidental: a recent survey reveals that over half of Danes could not name a single specific human right – a startling statistic in today’s volatile geopolitical landscape.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Unlike traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds, which can be volatile in nature, gold values often move independently of the market as a whole.
—Stephanie Colestock, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
The decision to spotlight human rights this year was not incidental: a recent survey reveals that over half of Danes could not name a single specific human right – a startling statistic in today’s volatile geopolitical landscape.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
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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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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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While food and beverage at all-inclusive resorts can be of variable quality, the food was good, and the liquor seemed top-shelf.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The variable estrogen levels can cause worsening migraine, along with irregular periods, hot flashes, breast tenderness, and mood and sleep disturbances.7 Interestingly, migraine attacks tend to diminish in menopause, the time of life when a female stops menstruating for 12 months in a row.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
27 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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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
Adjective
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In an unsettled time, the most effective commercial messages are all about reassurance, togetherness and entertainment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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What's Next While temperatures are trending upward, the forecast indicates unsettled weather through the end of the month.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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While international military and financial support have bolstered Ukraine’s resilience, the country confronts an uncertain future as peace talks, initiated by the Trump administration with the Kremlin, unfold against the backdrop of staggering human and economic losses.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Alexander’s future Cornerback Jaire Alexander’s future in Green Bay remains uncertain.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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