as in unpredictable
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
a boss of volatile moods is frustrating to work for
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Recent Examples of volatile
But with a narrow majority, his time in the role was volatile — and short-lived.
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Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Oil markets can be highly volatile and opinions in the sector may change instantaneously and without notice.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For two decades, Washington has debated how to engage with this volatile region.
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Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Weiss described transportation impact fees as a volatile alternative.
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Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Oil markets can be highly volatile and opinions in the sector may change instantaneously and without notice.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For two decades, Washington has debated how to engage with this volatile region.
—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Weiss described transportation impact fees as a volatile alternative.
—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for volatile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
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This unpredictable chaos, fueled by technological glitches and administrative issues, is worsening as peak summer travel begins.
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However, construction zones are inherently unpredictable.
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Angela Cerreta, deputy head restorer for paintings and wooden materials, told the Art Newspaper that restorers will first attend to unstable paint before cleaning the frescoes with fiber lasers.
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These dependencies present supply chain challenges as some of the import sources are located in adversarial or geopolitically unstable nations.
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For the Front Range and Eastern Plains, the smoke will likely be more variable.
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The latest long-range outlook from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center relies heavily on computer model guidance this far out, which is standard for summer when large-scale patterns tend to be weaker and more variable.
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According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
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Golfers have long sought solutions for inconsistent putting, with many traditional tips proving ineffective.
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.
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People who live in the area are unsettled this could happen at a popular playground.
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Atkinson similarly makes collages, carefully weaving each phrase into the next to create unsettled atmospheres.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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The bold story choice, which reunites the staff for what may be their final kitchen service as the restaurant faces an uncertain future, was met with enthusiasm from the cast.
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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