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Recent Examples of unpredictability
Leaders win by using AI for smart defaults, then deliberately injecting serendipity, live unpredictability and human imperfection.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Living in a state known for beauty and unpredictability, mothers in Florida learn how to balance joy with preparedness.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The prevalence and clout of live sports, which can be difficult to lock down months in advance given its inherent unpredictability, has propped up scatter pricing.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2026
In many cases, brands are reacting not only to public criticism itself, but to uncertainty, unpredictability, and fear of prolonged controversy.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
However, she is fed up with the unpredictability and tariff volatility that have become the norm.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Pain, visibility and unpredictability can impact confidence and quality of life.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
More unpredictability means more drama, which may generate more interest.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Beyond the economic aspects, the shooting phase is also characterized by a high rate of unpredictability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Living in a state known for beauty and unpredictability, mothers in Florida learn how to balance joy with preparedness.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The prevalence and clout of live sports, which can be difficult to lock down months in advance given its inherent unpredictability, has propped up scatter pricing.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2026
In many cases, brands are reacting not only to public criticism itself, but to uncertainty, unpredictability, and fear of prolonged controversy.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
However, she is fed up with the unpredictability and tariff volatility that have become the norm.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Pain, visibility and unpredictability can impact confidence and quality of life.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
More unpredictability means more drama, which may generate more interest.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Beyond the economic aspects, the shooting phase is also characterized by a high rate of unpredictability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpredictability
Noun
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Whether out of arrogance, capriciousness, or collective amnesia, this recent history was ignored.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The capriciousness of fate was not lost on Karstens and many of the survivors.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That impulsiveness was on display last year when the president pushed the Texas state legislature to gerrymander its electoral maps before the midterms in the hope of maintaining Republican control of Congress.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Malcolm's daughter is struggling in life and school, but her father's genetic toolkit only has belligerence, impulsiveness and thickheadedness, passed on by his on-screen parents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Of course, in addition to being perfect by becoming a doctor, John had selected, despite her eccentricities, the perfect mate in their parents’ eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Still, even an understanding of Turner’s eccentricities didn’t prepare the Braves to learn the morning of their game against Pittsburgh that the team’s owner was now the manager.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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The earnings followed a period of extreme volatility for oil prices, particularly in March, as energy market participants closely monitored severe disruption through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Sure, volatility, complexity, chaos and post-truth behavior are colliding.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Burnout signs could show through moodiness, fatigue or simply wanting to disappear for a day.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Unpredictability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpredictability. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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