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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What does stand out, though, is the ergonomic, adjustable handlebar that can adjust to fit the height of the user.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular set also comes with a fire pit table with adjustable heat controls for an enjoyable outdoor setup even on brisk spring nights.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Quick recovery after extinction Interestingly, the fossil identification suggests that even in the immediate, volatile aftermath of a global catastrophe, these creatures were not isolated.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Flying is the company’s second Nova-C lander named Athena featuring NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, to land a drill and mass spectrometer near the south pole of the moon in order to demonstrate the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and measure the volatile content of subsurface samples.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Robots made from these materials could be lighter, safer, and more adaptable than traditional metal machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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For this reason, retirement planning must be adaptable.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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With unpredictable weather on the horizon, the barn jacket is a happy medium between light jackets and heavy coats.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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If your income is unpredictable or already stretched thin, that commitment could create more stress instead of less.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Zhu explained to one group how a wrap that’s thicker in the center and more flexible around the edges can hold more filling while retaining its shape.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for older parents, adult children or guests, the flexible plans feature full suites with a living area, kitchenette, separate bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 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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The second recall includes 318,781 Rogues, model years 2024-2025, that have the same type of variable-compression turbo engine.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Invest in a variable-speed HVAC.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changeable. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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