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
Her investigation pulls her straight into the orbit of Nico Rojas (Antonio Rosello), Vanguard’s volatile new striker–a gifted underdog with a dangerous past tied to Leo and the club’s powerful owner.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Sail 250 has brought foreign militaries to the United States amid a volatile period for the country's international relations.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
CIOs grapple with architectural complexity, volatile costs, and compliance.
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Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Paul and Mortensen's volatile relationship has been documented throughout the first four seasons of Mormon Wives.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for volatile
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Sail 250 has brought foreign militaries to the United States amid a volatile period for the country's international relations.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
CIOs grapple with architectural complexity, volatile costs, and compliance.
—
Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Paul and Mortensen's volatile relationship has been documented throughout the first four seasons of Mormon Wives.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for volatile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatile
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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.
Adjective
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Relying on hand tools instead of heavy machinery, firefighters tunneled through unstable debris to rescue a security guard trapped for eight days.
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In an unstable industry with IP, nepotism and maybe even now artificial intelligence ruling supreme, Ridd and Boa have doubled down on emerging filmmakers with original stories.
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In the world of sports, Kelce faces economic factors related to his career longevity, endorsement opportunities, injury risk and variable income tied to his NFL performance.
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Wayne Cantwell is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Decathlon Capital Partners, a leading variable repayment private debt firm.
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Avoid abrupt temperature changes, frequent relocation, and inconsistent watering.
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Broadcasters and platforms needed reliable ways to deliver streams to millions of viewers across inconsistent internet connections.
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.
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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.
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The unsettled conference status for Ursuline is causing the school harm, the complaint contends.
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After a stormy Fourth of July weekend, Baltimore will begin the week with unsettled weather as a slow-moving system lingers over the region.
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Harvard Health has taken a critical look at Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has warned about uncertain efficacy in at-home vagus stimulation devices.
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At the edge of an uncertain frontier, the founders organized people, knowledge, and governance in a way that could survive the unknown.
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“Volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatile. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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