as in unsteadiness
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position
the instability of the bridge became tragically apparent when it suddenly collapsed
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Recent Examples of instability
After the president’s announcement of tariffs last week, markets across the globe faced intense instability, and anxieties around the worldwide economy dramatically rose.
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Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Atmospheric instability has two components: rising air and wind shear, which is created as wind speed changes with height.
—Shuang-Ye Wu, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Where United can hurt Lyon is by exploiting their defensive instability.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Abruptly abandoning these industries without viable alternatives would create economic instability, leaving regions and workforces vulnerable.
—Piyachart Isarabhakdee, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Atmospheric instability has two components: rising air and wind shear, which is created as wind speed changes with height.
—Shuang-Ye Wu, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Where United can hurt Lyon is by exploiting their defensive instability.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Abruptly abandoning these industries without viable alternatives would create economic instability, leaving regions and workforces vulnerable.
—Piyachart Isarabhakdee, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instability
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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instability. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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