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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
we've been having a lot of unsettled weather lately
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as in unpaid
not yet paid
I keep unsettled bills next to the checkbook
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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we can't move on as long as this important question remains unsettled
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm still unsettled about whether I should take that job
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as in disturbed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the news that the local grocery store had sold contaminated produce unsettled many shoppers
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Recent Examples of unsettled
Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
With Election Day weeks away, the issue remains unsettled.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Feeling unsettled, the customer deletes the app and warns their friends, damaging the app's reputation.
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Fans unsettled by the change should get used to the new look partnership, which runs through 2027.
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But for that, there’s a lot of information: particulates, temp, CO2, humidity, volatile compounds, outdoor air quality index, hoo-boy.Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Set along a volatile stretch of the Colombia-Venezuela border in 2010, the engrossing eye opener revolves around gas smugglers and always feels real and raw.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this week, Bangladesh's High Court ordered a high-level probe into the conglomerate’s power supply deal to the country—as the Adani group threatened to cut off power supply to the country over $850 million in unpaid dues.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Soon hundreds of thousands of developers had signed up and become unpaid evangelists.Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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In a separate and pending case in New York, in which the government has also asked Apple to help extract data from an iPhone under the All Writs Act, Magistrate Judge James Orenstein has so far not been willing to concede the government's arguments.Kim Zetter, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2016
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The court was still considering releasing additional pending information when the parties announced the settlement.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Take Casper’s mattress quiz prior to purchase if unsure of the perfect mattress for you.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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But my other pigeon, Bertie, is very unsure what to think of the cat so far.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Its roots are disturbed and damaged, and the daily care and feeding the hydrangea received at the nursery ends.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 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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Her work on the TV movie earned her an Emmy nod for outstanding directing for a miniseries or a movie. 06 of 08 Kathy Bates' Battle with Cancer and Lymphedema Bates was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003 and breast cancer in 2012.Brendan Le, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Amazon The Swift Go offers outstanding performance for the price (7/10, WIRED Review).Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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The article dives into the final texts and provides a primer on what was agreed, what remained unresolved, and where the world goes from here, with a critical COP30 looming in 2025.David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Other unresolved issues include gun safety measures that Democrats haven’t been able to bring over the finish line.Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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