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
The security environment around the airport and its surrounding urban areas and Port-au-Prince in general, still remains highly volatile, the firm said in an analysis published after the government’s announcement.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The volatile tariff situation also means that data since April, and for the foreseeable future, could be fuzzy.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The Trump administration sees Somaliland – a self-governing territory with its own currency and passport – as a potential strategic ally in the volatile Horn of Africa.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
The fire had to feel alive, volatile, and credible—a force the actors had to confront in real time.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 4 June 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The volatile tariff situation also means that data since April, and for the foreseeable future, could be fuzzy.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The Trump administration sees Somaliland – a self-governing territory with its own currency and passport – as a potential strategic ally in the volatile Horn of Africa.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
The fire had to feel alive, volatile, and credible—a force the actors had to confront in real time.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who want to survive must meet our current reality by staying as flexible as the market is unpredictable.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Love can get a little wild and unpredictable this month.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Because the Sun’s magnetic field is especially unstable and dynamic near the solar poles, particularly the south pole, a good, hard look can pay dividends that will protect us here on Earth.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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The lawsuit alleges Saffold was unstable during the procedure, and the anesthesiologist and nurse failed to give him proper medical intervention to save his life.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The variable readership of advice columns made a clear identity undesirable in an adviser.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The supply chain experiences multiple friction points because of procurement lead times, variable demand, multi-stage assembly and quality testing.—
Dileep Rai,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The Royals’ offense has been inconsistent this season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Without clear boundaries, AI agents may act in ways that are inconsistent with business rules, brand voice or regulatory requirements.—
Alan Ranger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 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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On the flipside, stablecoins could pose a substantial risk to banks and the banking system as a whole, particularly if they are allowed to pay interest (which remains unsettled with regulators).—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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More storms in Kansas City’s forecast The weather pattern will remain unsettled with multiple chances for storms later in the week, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The impact of the decision is uncertain because immigrants could apply for legal status under other programs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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