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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
Similarly, the philosopher and linguistics scholar Mikhail Bakhtin highlights the changeable and flexible features in speech genres.
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Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Like all relationships, the one between writer and reader is changeable—and probably most writers cycle among attitudes rather than clinging to any single one.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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.
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Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Like all relationships, the one between writer and reader is changeable—and probably most writers cycle among attitudes rather than clinging to any single one.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Eventually, the signs were digitized and prices were lit up in LED displays—easily changeable and neon at night.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for changeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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Related Stories Set in 1948 Malaya in the volatile years that followed the end of World War II, the film traces a Malay soldier and a British soldier who are left behind after the British military withdraws.
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While the rally continued into early 2026, trade soon turned volatile.
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.
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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.
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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.
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For the Front Range and Eastern Plains, the smoke will likely be more variable.
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The latest long-range outlook from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center relies heavily on computer model guidance this far out, which is standard for summer when large-scale patterns tend to be weaker and more variable.
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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changeable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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