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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
a variable expense that we could reduce if we needed to
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
highly variable income from his job as a real estate agent
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as in variable star
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Recent Examples of variable
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Features like variable-speed blowers help regulate airflow more precisely, reducing energy waste and maintaining more consistent indoor temperatures.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The study also used patients who had not taken migraine preventive medications for at least the past three months, Anderson noted, reducing the potential confounding variable of medication use.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
Again, United are charged interest on this at a variable rate.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Features like variable-speed blowers help regulate airflow more precisely, reducing energy waste and maintaining more consistent indoor temperatures.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Noun
Some notice a slower heart rate and relaxed shoulders after the first session, though the sleep impact that same night is described as variable.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The study also used patients who had not taken migraine preventive medications for at least the past three months, Anderson noted, reducing the potential confounding variable of medication use.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variable
Adjective
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Each is separately adjustable with more sizing options.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Both oil prices and global equities have been volatile on news of negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Guarantees and warranties Warranties provide vital financial peace of mind when dealing with volatile seasonal pests summer heat brings out.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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For really distant stars, Cepheid variable stars are used.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
24 May 2026
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Bradley Schaefer, an astronomer at Louisiana State University, focuses on cataclysmic variable stars, objects that vary in brightness over time due to some type of major turmoil.—
Liz Kruesi,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The rapid rise and fall underscored silver's reputation as one of the market's most unpredictable assets.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The restaurant intended to add automatic 18 percent tips to every bill, since international tipping culture is often unpredictable.—
Rachel Siegel,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The shedding creates a region of dust and gas around the star’s core — a white dwarf.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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This would trigger explosive outbursts on the white dwarf, which would be seen across the galaxy as a nova eruption.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Reducing the stiffness of the artery Help prevent calcium buildup in the arteries, which can make the arteries harder and less flexible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Since then, along with its fellow detectors Virgo and KAGRA, LIGO has detected gravitational waves from many mergers between pairs of black holes, pairs of ultra-dense neutron stars — and even mixed mergers between a black hole and a neutron star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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“Variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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