1
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
Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
That, combined with variable-rate loans which skyrocketed loan costs, led to many homeowners defaulting on their loans and causing banks to foreclose on the properties.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
This is proof that environment, not nature, is the variable.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
This laptop is a big-screen convertible with a 16-inch UHD+ (3,400-by-2,400-pixel) tandem OLED display with more than 1,000 nits of peak brightness (likely for HDR content only), 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
That, combined with variable-rate loans which skyrocketed loan costs, led to many homeowners defaulting on their loans and causing banks to foreclose on the properties.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
Uneven scheduling throws in another variable in separating teams.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
This is proof that environment, not nature, is the variable.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variable
Adjective
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Mario Tama | Getty Images Global stock markets remain volatile amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a focus on artificial intelligence stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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But beyond this picturesque scene, there is a volatile combination of brutal rebel violence and a burgeoning Ebola outbreak.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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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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Blue Star 'Storm Cloud' is a beautiful and adaptable long-lasting perennial with blooms in the spring.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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But critics of offering the shorter course of study say traditional four-year programs expose students to a broader range of educational experiences, which helps foster their critical thinking skills and produces graduates who are more adaptable to the ever-changing professional world.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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The two men emerged from a crowded field of candidates in the most unpredictable governor’s race in more than a quarter of a century.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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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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With high interest rates that outpace inflation, a structure that will allow savers to maintain a flexible approach and a seamless transition for those already banking online, this can be the right account at the right time.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The experience highlighted the value of acting fast during travel disruptions, choosing flexible booking options, and embracing unexpected destinations.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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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 13 Jun. 2026.
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