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
South Korea's Kospi closed down almost 6%, a rout that sparked a 20-minute trading halt, after a volatile week for chip giant and market heavyweight SK hynix, whose share price shed more than eight percent Friday.
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Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Perhaps coincidentally, OpenAI is considering delaying its IPO, The New York Times reported, with executives unnerved by SpaceX’s volatile debut and stock-market choppiness.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The Kospi, which has risen around 90% this year, has been volatile for quite some time.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
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Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Perhaps coincidentally, OpenAI is considering delaying its IPO, The New York Times reported, with executives unnerved by SpaceX’s volatile debut and stock-market choppiness.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The Kospi, which has risen around 90% this year, has been volatile for quite some time.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
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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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The conservation team will secure unstable paint before cleaning the works with fiber lasers.
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Most of the people with the dragons are either unstable or idiots, or both.
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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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Temperatures remain below average today as an unsettled pattern continues, but drier weather and scorching temperatures are coming.
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Similar to yesterday, our weather will remain unsettled through the day with plenty of cloud cover and a chance of rain that will peak in the afternoon hours.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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