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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Recent Examples of variable
Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the Pixel's screen claims a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and has a variable refresh rate of 60Hz to 120Hz.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Several automakers offer personalized lighting options, such as Ford’s MyColor and Mercedes-Benz’s 64-color LED lighting, which offers variable brightness, three lighting zones and 10 color moods.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the Pixel's screen claims a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and has a variable refresh rate of 60Hz to 120Hz.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
This is perhaps the most important variable for Adelman to figure out before the regular season ends.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variable
Adjective
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The adjustable buckle and ankle straps offer a secure and personalized fit, while the bouncy soles provide all-day comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The model without adjustable diopters will cost slightly less – $299 for backers and about $544 at retail.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Asian shares slide in a volatile session.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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In another imaging campaign, API, assisted by AMIGO, was able to produce detailed images of a black hole jet, the volcanic surface of Jupiter's moon Io, and stellar winds emanating from a distant variable star.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Overnight Oats The most hands-off breakfast on this list, and one of the most adaptable.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plants that are adaptable to a variety of growing conditions are easier to site in the garden without the need to amend soil, and drought-tolerant selections mean fewer days dragging hoses through the yard.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, by using computer simulations, the researchers were able to determine the future of this 3+1 star system, ending up as just two white dwarf stellar remnants.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Finally, its now-inert core contracts down to form a white dwarf, while the prior ejecta get heated up and ionized, creating a planetary nebula.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Previously, when a circular orbit had been considered for the progenitor objects beyond this merger, researchers had underestimated the mass of the black hole as being around 9 times the mass of the sun, and the neutron star having a mass of around 2 solar masses.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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When such a star was some 10 to 25 times the mass of our sun, that remnant is usually a neutron star.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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