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
The cryptocurrency, which is highly volatile, has surged more than 40% since dropping just below $75,000 in early April.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The power of the U.S. dollar is volatile, falling for a third day against several currencies on May 21.
—Allison Landa, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
In the past, India prided itself on being a responsible power that respected human rights and international law—an island of stability in a volatile region.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The power of the U.S. dollar is volatile, falling for a third day against several currencies on May 21.
—Allison Landa, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
In the past, India prided itself on being a responsible power that respected human rights and international law—an island of stability in a volatile region.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
Adjective
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Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies — including massive import taxes — have clouded the outlook for the economy as well as the job market and raised fears that the American economy is headed toward recession.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Smaller airlines are reportedly being hurt worst by unpredictable travel times.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Stage 1: In this stage, inflammation, as well as loose or unstable joints, is present.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Unfortunately, modeling variations on this orbit through time indicated that 98 percent of them were unstable within 50 million years.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The use of flow, variable rhythms, and the subversion of rhyme and poetic form align with the documentary-like execution in underground cinema.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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This includes a base dividend, an allocation of $500 million to pay down debt, plans to utilize additional free cash flow for variable dividends, and further balance sheet strengthening.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This is at odds with the concept of getting the most out of every customer deal by wielding inconsistent discounts and surcharges when certain situations arise.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Frustrated by long 311 hold times or inconsistent trash pickup?—
Melanie La Rocca,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Jordan Kisner Jack Davison,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2022
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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But the biggest parts of the state budget remain unsettled.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2025
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Portions of the central U.S. will remain unsettled for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms sweeping through.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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This phenomenon has been further propelled by ongoing inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In the early, uncertain days of COVID-19, when people were told to stay home to save lives, Lightfoot chose compassion over citations.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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