UP IN THE AIR Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

up in the air

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Definition of up in the air

as in volatile

likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly Our plans are still up in the air, but we're hoping to leave on Sunday.

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Recent Examples of up in the air The status of starting edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot, who was injured against Clemson, remains up in the air. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 The details on what that will look like are still up in the air, but Ellison is far from the first entertainment mogul to take this approach. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 In reviewing the body camera footage, police found that the child was standing on the stairwell at one point and was screaming while holding her left arm up in the air, according to the warrant affidavit. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 With Aaron Judge’s status up in the air heading into the series, Rice stands out as the Yankees’ most capable masher against the Rays’ strong pitching staff. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up in the air

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“Up in the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20in%20the%20air. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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