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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
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Camera changes could include a variable aperture system.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
For as much planning that goes into a stadium flip of this magnitude, after all — the weather is the variable that isn’t in Tepper Sports’ hands.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
American Airlines made this shift a few years ago, but its variable award pricing applies only to American Airlines flights.
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North wind moving 5-8 mph will become light and variable after midnight.
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The Sarah Jessica Worn-brand is known for its extreme coziness, but this clog version has a cool adjustable heel strap and hook-and-loop closure that blends functionality with fashion.—
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
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Key's Jerry is a disruption through and through, knocking everything just a little off-kilter with each volatile appearance.—
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Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.—
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In another imaging campaign, API, assisted by AMIGO, was able to produce detailed images of a black hole jet, the volcanic surface of Jupiter's moon Io, and stellar winds emanating from a distant variable star.—
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Many of these alerts will be triggered by variable stars, which cyclically change in brightness.—
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But his boss was also adaptable enough to change his style to incorporate successful trends.—
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The sneakers are outfitted with the brand’s signature Fresh Foam insole that provides comfort and adaptable support.—
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Austin immigration advocates have argued that similar changes in Austin, and a lack of clarification from the police department on its policy, sends a message that contact with officers — even as a victim or witness — carries unpredictable risks for immigrant families.—
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The occurrence of abdominal pain is often unpredictable and can change over time.—
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This matter builds up on the surface of the white dwarf until the temperature and pressure grows so great that a localized thermonuclear detonates and extends across the white dwarf's surface while leaving the white dwarf's interior intact.—
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To understand a nova, first understand a white dwarf.—
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
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What is a neutron star, or pulsar?—
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Pulsar 2849 intrigued me with its neutron star premise.—
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“Variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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