1
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
the stifling heat would occasionally be relieved by an uncertain breeze
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2
as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
never uncertain of her political beliefs or judgment, she was a decisive and fearless leader
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Recent Examples of uncertain
Whether there was a note of acknowledgement sent to Park for her parcels is uncertain.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The state’s budget State budget officials warned earlier this month that uncertain economic conditions brought by the Trump administration’s policies, such as tariffs and federal government cuts, could mean tougher times ahead.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Kevin Patton and Isaiah Elohim have already entered their names in the portal, while the only other player whose future seems at all uncertain is Jalen Shelley.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Executive order spurs uncertain moment The executive order comes as the Cass County Historical Society is about seven months into its year-long grant.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The state’s budget State budget officials warned earlier this month that uncertain economic conditions brought by the Trump administration’s policies, such as tariffs and federal government cuts, could mean tougher times ahead.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Kevin Patton and Isaiah Elohim have already entered their names in the portal, while the only other player whose future seems at all uncertain is Jalen Shelley.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Executive order spurs uncertain moment The executive order comes as the Cass County Historical Society is about seven months into its year-long grant.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertain
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Relievers have always been volatile, prone to inconsistency and bouts of wildness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trading since has been extremely volatile, with the stock down 13% on Friday, leaving it 18% above its IPO price.—
Annie Palmer,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone who was at either of the Grapevine locations March 28-30 and is unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status is at risk of contracting measles, Tarrant officials said.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
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Republicans were the most divided, with 31% in support, 27% in opposition and 42% unsure.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fittingly, given the unpredictable nature of the campaign, who knows what the result or circumstances will be at Tottenham Hotspur on the day Hurzeler’s first season draws to a close?—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Probably Not Complicating matters is that Trump’s trade policy is unpredictable.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 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
Adjective
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At least 11 cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea within 15 months, the alliance heavily suspicious of Russian influence.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The incident is being investigated by the San Diego County Sheriff’s homicide unit because authorities found the nature of the death to be suspicious, Lt. Juan Márquez said.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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This unstable dwelling, with its crumbling walls and lack of proper bedrooms for the children, comes to stand for a far more sinister lack of boundaries.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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If someone is making credible threats or is mentally unstable, existing laws already allow for arrests, mental health evaluations, and emergency detentions—all of which come with constitutional safeguards.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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But without a strong messaging foundation, those pieces can feel scattered, inconsistent, or even contradictory.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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His current form may be inconsistent at best, but Finau believes the best results of his career are still ahead of him.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Uncertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertain. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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