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
Critics question the wisdom of tying America’s financial future to a purely speculative, highly volatile asset.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that AVGO is a tricky stock to buy.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Related article Trump’s tariffs chaos is contributing to delivery delays of goods
US stocks were volatile Thursday after Trump’s comments, with the Dow ending the day down by 194 points, or 0.45%.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
January durable goods orders for machinery, cars, and appliances expected to last at least three years were up 3.1%, stronger than a consensus forecast among economists for 2.0% growth, while orders excluding volatile transportation equipment were unchanged, weaker than an estimate for 0.3% growth.
—Hakyung Kim,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that AVGO is a tricky stock to buy.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Related article Trump’s tariffs chaos is contributing to delivery delays of goods
US stocks were volatile Thursday after Trump’s comments, with the Dow ending the day down by 194 points, or 0.45%.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
January durable goods orders for machinery, cars, and appliances expected to last at least three years were up 3.1%, stronger than a consensus forecast among economists for 2.0% growth, while orders excluding volatile transportation equipment were unchanged, weaker than an estimate for 0.3% growth.
—Hakyung Kim,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
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Sometimes, as today’s business leaders are well aware, the future is unpredictable, and its demands are unprecedented.—
Anar Mammadov,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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March Madness will always be unpredictable—but that doesn't mean your bracket has to be.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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On the flip side, the cushy, rocker-bottom shoe that makes your miles feel oh-so-smooth can leave you wobbly and unstable in the weight room.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2025
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Our dependence on oil puts countless service members’ lives at risk and reinforces our reliance on a volatile and unstable global market with the potential to devastate the U.S. economy.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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There is variable texture in key pressure points to improve the overall grip.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fixed income trades Bonds with variable payouts offer investors another way to fight inflation.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, the Jets’ defense was inconsistent after Robert Saleh’s firing following a 2-3 start.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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But uneven rain patterns across the state mean the wildflower situation will be inconsistent.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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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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Tornado outbreak: Deadly storms destroyed homes and businesses The unsettled weather could roll as far east as the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday, AccuWeather said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The unsettled trading came a day after the index briefly fell more than 10% below its all-time high set last month.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Executive order spurs uncertain moment The executive order comes as the Cass County Historical Society is about seven months into its year-long grant.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tshisekedi and Kagame held a surprise face-to-face meeting in Qatar on March 18, but the prospect of a peaceful resolution is still uncertain.—
Emmet Livingstone,
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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