1
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
a variable expense that we could reduce if we needed to
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
highly variable income from his job as a real estate agent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in variable star
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of variable
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
The strategist found that putting those six variables into a logit model — a regression calculation that is simple by Wall Street standards — performed better than using an artificial intelligence model with similar inputs, as well as several other modeling approaches.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Podcast downloads are notoriously opaque, social-media views are wildly variable, and the metrics aren’t directly comparable.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for variable
Adjective
Because of those variables, there is a group of people who would see a tax cut next year if the bill fails.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
The strategist found that putting those six variables into a logit model — a regression calculation that is simple by Wall Street standards — performed better than using an artificial intelligence model with similar inputs, as well as several other modeling approaches.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Noun
This variable speed hand mixer has nine settings, a 100-watt motor, and comes with a slew of attachments to tackle a variety of tasks.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Podcast downloads are notoriously opaque, social-media views are wildly variable, and the metrics aren’t directly comparable.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for variable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variable
Adjective
-
Create Short-term and Long-term Business Plans When getting your business off the ground, the beginning is often the most volatile time.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
-
The law provides a federal framework for stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency that's considered less volatile than other cryptocurrencies, as each token is backed by the US dollar or other supposedly low-risk assets.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
Noun
-
Many of these alerts will be triggered by variable stars, which cyclically change in brightness.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 June 2025
-
After weeks, months and years of observations, astronomers will have a time-lapse record revealing anything that explodes, flashes or moves – such as supernovas, variable stars or asteroids.—
Samantha Thompson,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
-
Because charter schools are proving to be engines of talent development, economic mobility, and innovation in cities and states hungry for a skilled, adaptable workforce.—
Jeanne Allen,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
-
Initially, such adaptable machines could be used in challenging environments like disaster zones or outer space.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
Adjective
-
Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
-
Trump criticized the Russian leader, describing Putin as unpredictable.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
These are binary systems in which one object, a dense stellar corpse known as a white dwarf, is stripping material from a companion star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
-
The system consists of one star and a white dwarf, which is the leftover core of a dead star.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
Adjective
-
Building Flexibility Into Your Estate Plan Revocable Living Trusts as Your Foundation A revocable living trust can serve as the cornerstone of flexible estate planning.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
-
This variety pack of bandages covers every kind of small injury—a total of 280 sheer and clear flexible adhesive bandages in five different sizes and shapes, for small wounds, burns, or even shoe chafing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
Because of their curious ability to transmute into photons in the presence of strong magnetic fields, any place that features strong fields—think neutron stars or even the solar corona—could produce extra radiation due to axions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
-
Gravitational waves are distortions in the fabric of space-time caused by the motion of massive objects like black holes or neutron stars.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
The best example of the heights such precision can reach may be Gaia’s tour de force determination of the solar system’s acceleration with respect to a vast, sky-encompassing field of quasars.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
-
The leading candidates included massive galaxies, quasars powered by black holes, and small, low-mass galaxies.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share