1
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery
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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
Eventually, the signs were digitized and prices were lit up in LED displays—easily changeable and neon at night.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
But not everyone agrees, of course, and Trump himself is well known to be changeable, to say the least.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Marty Burnett’s agreeable scenic design in Laguna is flanked by a changeable screen which employs Joe Huppert’s original projection designs for the national production, which superimposes changing black and white images of figures and events as Eisenhower addresses them.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
His emotional state is moody, due to the changeable nature of Cancers.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
But not everyone agrees, of course, and Trump himself is well known to be changeable, to say the least.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Marty Burnett’s agreeable scenic design in Laguna is flanked by a changeable screen which employs Joe Huppert’s original projection designs for the national production, which superimposes changing black and white images of figures and events as Eisenhower addresses them.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
His emotional state is moody, due to the changeable nature of Cancers.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable
Adjective
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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A little over a decade later, Raja Club Athletic was established in 1949 during the final, increasingly volatile years before independence.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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Saronic aims to transition autonomous shipping from prototyping to large-scale production by integrating this adaptable platform with a fast manufacturing strategy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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An outcome would be more stable and adaptable behavior of the rover in granular environments.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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The number of parts made the behavior of each one unpredictable, although the whole was governed by rules.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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According to VinDynamics, the deployment demonstrated the platform’s ability to function reliably in unpredictable service environments while maintaining continuous interaction with people.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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For mothers without access to flexible or remote work, summer break is associated with a significant drop in earnings and work hours.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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This result suggests that a tiny insect brain can support surprisingly flexible behavior, according to James Nieh, a professor in the department of ecology, behavior and evolution at the University of California San Diego, who was not involved with the study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
4 June 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 variable nature of gig income can complicate benefit determinations.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Estimating the prospective returns on a money market account, however, will be exactly that – an estimate, as the account has a variable rate that will adapt to market conditions.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changeable. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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