UP IN THE AIR Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

up in the air

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Definition of up in the air

as in volatile

likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly Our plans are still up in the air, but we're hoping to leave on Sunday.

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Recent Examples of up in the air But a family reunion is up in the air as Harry haggles over security arrangements and accommodations. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Banda had departed the 3-1 victory over Bay FC on May 29 in the last match before the break and her status for Friday was up in the air. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Eustáquio’s status remains up in the air since LAFC did not trigger a buy option when the midfielder’s loan from FC Porto expired on June 30. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 July 2026 Bobbitt has said the Oakland Acquisition Company remains focused primarily on the sale’s logistics, with specific redevelopment plans up in the air. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for up in the air

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“Up in the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20in%20the%20air. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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