1
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
the changeable nature of the business is such that you either have too much or too little to do
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Recent Examples of changeable
Lawyers and advocacy groups advised members of the LGBTQ+ community to take precautions after President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring the US government will officially recognize only two sexes — male and female — that are not changeable.
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
As Sinek describes an infinite game, the players come and go, the rules are changeable and there’s no defined end point.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The world is changeable and confusing; why shouldn’t an artist be?
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
As Sinek describes an infinite game, the players come and go, the rules are changeable and there’s no defined end point.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The world is changeable and confusing; why shouldn’t an artist be?
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable
Adjective
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His masculinity, though less volatile, is as stunted as Stanley’s.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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While many are penciling in lower stock values due to higher risks of a recession and elevated inflation due to a rising chance of a trade war, others say the volatile stock market needs some context.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing Adaptive Work Structures Introducing adaptable work frameworks, such as flexi-time arrangements, can empower employees to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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With a strong focus on technical education and skill-building, the region has cultivated an adaptable, highly skilled labor force that meets the demands of next-generation manufacturing.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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March Madness will always be unpredictable—but that doesn't mean your bracket has to be.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes, as today’s business leaders are well aware, the future is unpredictable, and its demands are unprecedented.—
Anar Mammadov,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many loans are interest-free and come with flexible repayment plans.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
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Changes in economic conditions, market volatility, or new tax laws demand that individuals and business owners remain flexible and proactive.—
Aleksandar Jakovljevic,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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There is variable texture in key pressure points to improve the overall grip.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fixed income trades Bonds with variable payouts offer investors another way to fight inflation.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On the flip side, the cushy, rocker-bottom shoe that makes your miles feel oh-so-smooth can leave you wobbly and unstable in the weight room.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2025
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Our dependence on oil puts countless service members’ lives at risk and reinforces our reliance on a volatile and unstable global market with the potential to devastate the U.S. economy.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changeable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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