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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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as in variable star
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Recent Examples of variable
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Winds will be light and variable before becoming southerly at 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The result was a giant variable-sweep-wing aircraft powered by four Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburning turbofan engines.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Ozone in the upper stratosphere is much less variable, and also quite sensitive to ozone-depleting pollutants.
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Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Winds will be light and variable before becoming southerly at 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
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Brynjolfsson’s partner on the research — has argued the distinction between automation and augmentation is the key variable.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The result was a giant variable-sweep-wing aircraft powered by four Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburning turbofan engines.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
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The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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Related Stories Set in 1948 Malaya in the volatile years that followed the end of World War II, the film traces a Malay soldier and a British soldier who are left behind after the British military withdraws.
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While the rally continued into early 2026, trade soon turned volatile.
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This variable star is also located 250 light-years from Earth, but is sadly lost from view in the glare of the sun during the summer months.
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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What immediately stood out about WD 1856 b was how close its orbit is to its white dwarf host.
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The planet either warmed up while engulfed during the red giant phase, or began heating as gravity pulled it closer to the resultant white dwarf.
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc.
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Hopefully, this will help determine whether they’re sparked by an eruption from a single neutron star, or when two of these tiny but massive bodies collide.
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“Variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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