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Recent Examples of volatility
Now volatility in the supply of fossil fuels is set to give sales another big boost.
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Rudy Lu, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Mixed messaging has led to market volatility accompanied by choppy oil trading.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Or, as Callie Ahlgrim argues in a Business Insider analysis, are West’s fans simply more resilient after 20 years of his volatility?
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
But some lawmakers are concerned about looming fiscal storm clouds as the ongoing war in Iran causes volatility on Wall Street as gasoline and diesel prices continue to increase.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
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Rudy Lu, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Mixed messaging has led to market volatility accompanied by choppy oil trading.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Or, as Callie Ahlgrim argues in a Business Insider analysis, are West’s fans simply more resilient after 20 years of his volatility?
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
But some lawmakers are concerned about looming fiscal storm clouds as the ongoing war in Iran causes volatility on Wall Street as gasoline and diesel prices continue to increase.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatility
Noun
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The execution of Jesus reveals the utter arbitrariness of political power.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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In an effort to construct a system of law that could prevent arbitrary outcomes, the court ended up making room for plenty of arbitrariness in who was allowed to live and who was sentenced to die.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Newsom explains his fickleness differently.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The fickleness of decisions relieved some and cursed others.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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So, there are no barriers for us in responding to each other’s musical eccentricities.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pickles frequently appear in comedic settings, from cartoon characters struggling with oversized jars to absurd internet memes celebrating the eccentricity of pickle enthusiasts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As an example of this irregularity, between 2000 and 2099, there will be 25 leap days, including the starting year, but in the following three centuries, there will only be 24 leap days.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zellige tile has long been a favorite of designers thanks to its natural irregularity, which lends a stunning depth to kitchens.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Part of the reason general-purpose robots need so much training is because of extreme unpredictability in household environments, as furniture, appliances and humans move around constantly, said Rutav Shah, a robotics researcher at the University of Texas at Austin.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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For many years, the concept of a quantum battery, which uses the principles of quantum mechanics to store energy, has remained theoretical, largely due to the complexities and unpredictability of quantum technology.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gentle exfoliants are essential for all skin types, especially those that are prone to flakiness.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Less water also means less steam during baking, which can improve the flakiness of laminated doughs like croissants and puff pastry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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This gel slows digestion, keeps you fuller for longer, and prevents significant glucose and insulin variability that often triggers a return to hunger.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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What investors should consider now Investors should take a strategic approach to silver investing at any point, but particularly following this recent price variability.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Volatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatility. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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