as in unsteadiness
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position
the instability of the bridge became tragically apparent when it suddenly collapsed
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Recent Examples of instability
In Florida, this situation has been exacerbated by the instability of the state's homeowners insurance sector.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Research indicates that climate change impacts conditions in which thunderstorms form and may be leading to larger outbreaks, though fewer of them, by adding to the instability of the atmosphere while simultaneously cutting back on wind shear.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Local farmers and natural habitats suffered, while food insecurity, inequality and political instability rose.
—Mark Gongloff, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024
Following the impeachment, Choi said that the government had ordered the military to increase vigilance, citing the possibility that North Korea could exploit South Korea’s political instability to carry out acts of provocation.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Research indicates that climate change impacts conditions in which thunderstorms form and may be leading to larger outbreaks, though fewer of them, by adding to the instability of the atmosphere while simultaneously cutting back on wind shear.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Local farmers and natural habitats suffered, while food insecurity, inequality and political instability rose.
—Mark Gongloff, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024
Following the impeachment, Choi said that the government had ordered the military to increase vigilance, citing the possibility that North Korea could exploit South Korea’s political instability to carry out acts of provocation.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instability. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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