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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
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Distillation occupies an unsettled zone in law and policy.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
ABC News,
11 June 2026
In a country to which some came for religious freedom and others were brought to be sold into slavery, the ship unsettled me.
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Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Additional storms may also form later in the day across the northern Plains as another system approaches from the Rockies, keeping the weekend weather pattern active and unsettled.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Distillation occupies an unsettled zone in law and policy.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Some travelers were unsettled by a Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week on a passenger train traveling from Moscow to Crimea, injuring its driver and killing his assistant.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
In a country to which some came for religious freedom and others were brought to be sold into slavery, the ship unsettled me.
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Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Related Stories Set in 1948 Malaya in the volatile years that followed the end of World War II, the film traces a Malay soldier and a British soldier who are left behind after the British military withdraws.
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While the rally continued into early 2026, trade soon turned volatile.
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The value of unpaid caregiving now exceeds $1 trillion annually — more than total Medicaid spending — yet most families still approach it as an unexpected personal challenge rather than a predictable planning event.
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Simply being related to the deceased doesn't automatically make someone personally liable for unpaid balances.
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The Sabres received a 2027 third-round pick and forward David Kämpf, who’s a pending UFA, from the Capitals.
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So far, 12 measures are currently set to appear on voters’ November ballot with four more pending.
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Standards are high at the Etihad Stadium after 10 years of Guardiola and Manchester City is counting on Maresca being the right man to keep this going even if many of the club’s own supporters are unsure.
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People are unsure about the industry for good reason, with everything happening with AI and in the world.
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The location of the digging also could have disturbed another grave that may now be unmarked.
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Home to North America’s tallest mountain, Denali's six million acres of wilderness are disturbed by only one road.
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Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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But the plaintiffs say their hand was forced after MGM recently refused to renew a tolling agreement for unresolved issues that came out of the 2017-22 audit period.
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Even with the agreement, many of the details surrounding taxpayer services during the Olympics and Paralympics will remain unresolved for at least a year.
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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