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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
a variable expense that we could reduce if we needed to
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
highly variable income from his job as a real estate agent
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Recent Examples of variable
C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
The evidence base has thickened with systematic reviews, including a 2023 meta-analysis confirming variable efficacy by pathogen and protocol, but no new RCT of comparable rigor has appeared since.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Every social variable takes on a particular nuance when an Afro-Cuban person experiences it.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
The Multi-Rack package can be ordered for the high-roof Clipper Van in GX or GX Turbo trims, each of which features Suzuki's 658cc R06A three-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission.
—C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
The evidence base has thickened with systematic reviews, including a 2023 meta-analysis confirming variable efficacy by pathogen and protocol, but no new RCT of comparable rigor has appeared since.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
The one variable to pay attention to is just how much—or how little—light these plants are getting.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Every social variable takes on a particular nuance when an Afro-Cuban person experiences it.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variable
Adjective
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Plus, the adjustable shoulder straps help alleviate shoulder pressure and minimize bouncing during movement.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Days after mass evacuations were ordered in Orange County, the next few hours could be crucial in dealing with a volatile chemical tank at a Garden Grove aerospace company that has threatened to either explode or cause a major spill.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Cultivating this deliberate leadership quality is essential for career progression and resilience in volatile times.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Bradley Schaefer, an astronomer at Louisiana State University, focuses on cataclysmic variable stars, objects that vary in brightness over time due to some type of major turmoil.—
Liz Kruesi,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Feb. 2026
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In another imaging campaign, API, assisted by AMIGO, was able to produce detailed images of a black hole jet, the volcanic surface of Jupiter's moon Io, and stellar winds emanating from a distant variable star.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But most importantly—stay adaptable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Over time, kids who develop strong people skills also tend to become more flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Approval timelines were unpredictable, administrative requirements had accumulated around projects that technically complied with zoning, and developers could not move forward with confidence.—
Christina Mojica,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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One of its key findings was that crisis intervention, requiring rapid judgment in high-stakes, unpredictable situations, ranked among the most difficult skills for AI systems to replicate.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The sun will end its life as a white dwarf in around 6 billion years, fading alone in a cosmic graveyard that was once our solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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In the center is a white dwarf, the dense, compact core of a dying star.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Now, however, the team behind the new research believes the events are caused when a compact stellar remnant, like a black hole or a neutron star, slams into the universe's hottest class of star, massive stellar bodies called Wolf-Rayet stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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“Variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variable. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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