1
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
an easily changeable color scheme for the nursery
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
the changeable nature of the business is such that you either have too much or too little to do
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Recent Examples of changeable
Lawyers and advocacy groups advised members of the LGBTQ+ community to take precautions after President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring the US government will officially recognize only two sexes — male and female — that are not changeable.
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
As Sinek describes an infinite game, the players come and go, the rules are changeable and there’s no defined end point.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The world is changeable and confusing; why shouldn’t an artist be?
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
As Sinek describes an infinite game, the players come and go, the rules are changeable and there’s no defined end point.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The world is changeable and confusing; why shouldn’t an artist be?
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for changeable
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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
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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
Adjective
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Nearly every restaurant relied on these adaptable sources of light—especially for use in DIY dining sheds where electrical wiring was a no-no.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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White floral notes are endlessly adaptable, but perfumer Cécile Matton went the warm route by adding cashmeran, sandalwood, and Madagascan vanilla at the base.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fires are unpredictable, dangerous, and fast-moving, and every second counts.—
Andrew Ansbro,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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And then there’s the appeals process itself, which remains one of the most unpredictable spectacles in the sport.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the concept is the same regardless of your specifics: The method is flexible enough to accommodate different travel styles and climates without the risk of overpacking.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Both are made from a water- and rip-resistant material that’s flexible.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
1 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
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While food and beverage at all-inclusive resorts can be of variable quality, the food was good, and the liquor seemed top-shelf.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The variable estrogen levels can cause worsening migraine, along with irregular periods, hot flashes, breast tenderness, and mood and sleep disturbances.7 Interestingly, migraine attacks tend to diminish in menopause, the time of life when a female stops menstruating for 12 months in a row.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Countries like Canada, Portugal, and Australia offer alternative investor visa programs with clear, consistent rules, which would be made more attractive if the U.S. appears unpredictable or politically unstable.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its secret to staying afloat in an unstable industry in the ever-evolving city of Raleigh is willingness to lean into change.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Changeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changeable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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