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
Entertainment Weekly can share an exclusive first look at the sports drama above, which stars Majors as the isolated and oftentimes volatile Killian Maddox.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
McNally, though deeply charismatic, could be volatile; adoring but also remote.
—Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
But Rezvani markets the Vengeance to a very specific type of clientele: ultra-high-net-worth types, celebrities, and those who feel an acute need for personal protection; think diplomats in volatile regions where the risk of kidnapping is real.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
But, looking at a slightly longer period, the increase in MMM stock over the last four-year period has been far from consistent, with annual returns being more volatile than the S&P 500.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
McNally, though deeply charismatic, could be volatile; adoring but also remote.
—Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
But Rezvani markets the Vengeance to a very specific type of clientele: ultra-high-net-worth types, celebrities, and those who feel an acute need for personal protection; think diplomats in volatile regions where the risk of kidnapping is real.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
But, looking at a slightly longer period, the increase in MMM stock over the last four-year period has been far from consistent, with annual returns being more volatile than the S&P 500.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
Adjective
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Aside from the ingenious creation of Moretti and his occasionally unpredictable behavior, the film fails at creating interesting characters, deploying suspense, and even delivering some cheap thrills.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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And is the finale as unpredictable as the footage leads us to believe?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some predict that if economic and political conditions remain unstable, gold could continue to rise.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Feb. 2025
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One possibility is that unstable cholesterol levels could contribute to damage in blood vessels that supply the brain.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Thankfully, the best ski goggles come with interchangeable lenses with variable tints to help boost your ability to see in the worst conditions.—
Chris Haslam,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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There was no significant difference between the settings, although participants slightly preferred the variable setting.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Normally, going back in time introduces all sorts of nasty paradoxes, like the infamous grandfather paradox, or, less violently, inconsistent histories.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The police asked him about what appeared to be cuts on his right hand, and Mr. Cady gave inconsistent explanations, the authorities said.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 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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As many in the organization filtered into the parking lot and away from the airport, Curry, who often moves in his personal life at a methodical pace, saw the unsettled Post trying to figure out the logistics of his exit as the options dwindled.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But officials became unsettled when news broke that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Cuban American Republican from Florida whom Cuba considers an archenemy, was likely to become the next U.S. secretary of state, sources who asked not to be named to speak of their interactions with Cuban officials, said.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The ban, however, was short-lived, and hours later, incoming President Donald Trump overturned it, giving TikTok a temporary reprieve—but its future still remains uncertain.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Whether Hamas will fully comply remains uncertain, putting the fragile truce at risk.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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