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
Its terrain is technically difficult due to crevasses, avalanche risk, changeable weather and glacier movement.
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CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
In any case, the film feels as excitingly changeable as its art style, something which pushes into more emotionally fraught territory during its last half hour.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Weigh the value of a trust A trust comes in two forms, revocable (changeable) or irrevocable (not changeable).
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
The state that has leaned Democrat in recent presidential elections, but gubernatorial races have proven to be more changeable in recent years.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
In any case, the film feels as excitingly changeable as its art style, something which pushes into more emotionally fraught territory during its last half hour.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Weigh the value of a trust A trust comes in two forms, revocable (changeable) or irrevocable (not changeable).
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
The state that has leaned Democrat in recent presidential elections, but gubernatorial races have proven to be more changeable in recent years.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable
Adjective
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Each suite also features padded headboards, tray ceilings, writing desks, espresso machines, refrigerators, and height-adjustable compact tables that unfold for in-suite dining.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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This under-$50 pair features a chic square-toe design, an adjustable back strap, and breathable knitted fabric.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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That will entail the coöperation of finance and industry, which, weary of the current Administration’s volatile economic and foreign policy, are likely to support a challenger who can steady the boat.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The deep, indomitable and occasionally volatile Penguins soared again on Saturday.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tomatoes stand in for the classic marinara in this take on chicken Parm, but this recipe is endlessly adaptable.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to Charles Darwin, survival belongs not to the strongest species, nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Your finances are the focus as unpredictable Uranus stations direct in your 2nd House of Resources, stalled money moves unstick, so a raise chat or subscription cleanup suddenly looks worth action.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Complaints about low wages and unpredictable schedules for associates were rising.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.—
Evan Moore
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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Because most HELOCs have variable rates that are tied to the prime rate, any Fed rate cuts will directly impact rates on HELOCs, too.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, most credit cards have a variable rate, so there’s a more direct connection to the Fed’s benchmark.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changeable. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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