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
Adjective
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Fires are unpredictable, dangerous, and fast-moving, and every second counts.—
Andrew Ansbro,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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And then there’s the appeals process itself, which remains one of the most unpredictable spectacles in the sport.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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In contrast, private sector benefits can be inconsistent.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said Monday that McMullen’s conduct was unrelated to the business but was found to be inconsistent with its ethics policy.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 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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The implementation of tariffs on Tuesday discouraged many economists and investors, but the markets have been even more unsettled by the whipsawing of policy throughout the week.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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The district approved a $9.9 billion budget in July without accounting for the costs of a new, unsettled teachers contract or a $175 million pension payment to the city.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the inflation outlook is becoming more uncertain.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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