1
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
the stifling heat would occasionally be relieved by an uncertain breeze
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
never uncertain of her political beliefs or judgment, she was a decisive and fearless leader
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Recent Examples of uncertain
The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain, with Republican leaders stopping short of committing to when — or how — the bill will reach the floor.
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Kayla Gaskins, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Brown Suga — run by sisters Ebony Paul-Harris and Asia Lockett (with lots of help from their mother Reva Paul) — was founded during the pandemic when Paul-Harris began baking to cope with uncertain times.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
If a quantum state is very, very brief, then its energy can be highly uncertain.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
But the Bucks have not come close to returning to the NBA Finals since winning the 2021 title, which is why the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo’s future is so uncertain ahead of Thursday afternoon’s NBA trade deadline.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kayla Gaskins, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Brown Suga — run by sisters Ebony Paul-Harris and Asia Lockett (with lots of help from their mother Reva Paul) — was founded during the pandemic when Paul-Harris began baking to cope with uncertain times.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
If a quantum state is very, very brief, then its energy can be highly uncertain.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
But the Bucks have not come close to returning to the NBA Finals since winning the 2021 title, which is why the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo’s future is so uncertain ahead of Thursday afternoon’s NBA trade deadline.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertain
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His Roc Nation entertainment company has partnered with the NFL to produce the Super Bowl Halftime Shows since 2019 and is responsible for the politically volatile but culturally momentous choice to bring Bad Bunny to the stage Sunday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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That also includes the lives of our officers when faced with armed juveniles in volatile situations.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a big difference between a buyer who must complete a specific step and one who is simply unsure.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 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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Cruz, who was skeptical of having the subsidy administered by police, said neither Noecker nor Bowie alerted him about Wednesday’s public hearing despite his outreach to both members.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kates said users should be skeptical of anything that sounds too easy or too good to be true.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
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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The county had engaged with the family three times before his death, including over reports of suspicious injuries.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is clear on entry, as the exhibition floor itself is turned into a series of unstable ramps that rise and fall, echoing the references to the promises and disappointments of modern life that permeate the show.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Like all successful paranoid art, the core of the story is unstable.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Carmakers — historically major buyers of ads during the big game — have been inconsistent with advertising during the Super Bowl in recent years, with only a handful putting out spots each year.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Addressing Gaps in the Market The company’s founder established XPRO Jet Charters after spending years flying privately and experiencing inconsistent service firsthand.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Uncertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertain. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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