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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a year of unsteady economic growth
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
in the days of sailing ships, mariners were constantly at the mercy of unsteady winds
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as in unstable
not being in or able to maintain a state of balance
cautiously climbed up the unsteady ladder
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as in uneven
not staying constant
unsteady business conditions that rattled investors
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Recent Examples of unsteady
Climbing stairs safety and particularly going down them is a hazard for any elder who is unsteady on one’s feet.
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Does the recipient seems confused, fatigued, agitated or unsteady?
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
For now, many patients and providers remain on unsteady ground.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Between all the seductive milk sipping and unsteady cranium bleaching, Lola and Eric really take their time with Brent.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Does the recipient seems confused, fatigued, agitated or unsteady?
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
For now, many patients and providers remain on unsteady ground.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Between all the seductive milk sipping and unsteady cranium bleaching, Lola and Eric really take their time with Brent.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsteady
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This year's monsoon was sporadic and the seventh-driest on record.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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The key is to move beyond sporadic volunteerism toward strategic, long-term partnerships that create measurable impact.Mark Morgan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Over the past four years, Bitcoin has been extremely volatile, as shown by the 2022 collapse of the crypto giant FTX.Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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By investing in these areas now, businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success in an increasingly volatile and complex global environment beyond today’s election.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the past, recruiters have discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris has leaned heavily on presenting Trump as unstable, unhinged, and dictatorial in the final weeks of the campaign.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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This period of intermittent cooling began during the 1200s and lasted through the 1800s.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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For example, one study in menopausal women found that a supplement containing valerian essence and lemon balm led to fewer sleep issues, such as night hot flashes, insomnia, and intermittent sleep, compared to the placebo group.Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
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If a deer is seen crossing or standing beside a road, slow down, because deer can be highly unpredictable and often travel in herds.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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What’s clear is that Mr. Trump is unconventional, unpredictable, and transactional – traits that are likely to double as the de facto strategic guideposts for the next four years.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Nov. 2024
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Azealia Banks, lightning rod and occasional oracle, is voting for Kamala Harris despite not liking her and previously supporting Trump.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kelly was once a respected journalist at Fox News, one of the network’s occasional examples of a more fair-and-balanced news person, as opposed to the far-right musings of Sean Hannity and the like.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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“Unsteady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsteady. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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