as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
donated an indiscriminate jumble of toys, books, and old clothes to the rummage sale
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Recent Examples of indiscriminate
Being a member of a paramilitary group does not legitimize his murder, and soldiers and Ministry of Interior officers alike are now being killed in indiscriminate American and Israeli airstrikes.
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Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
The group blamed both the army and RSF and said some drones use visual monitoring technology capable of distinguishing targets, raising concerns that the attacks may not have been indiscriminate.
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ABC News,
16 May 2026
But Ukraine seems to have generally avoided Russia’s indiscriminate approach to filling out the infantry ranks.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Border Patrol teams led by Bovino carried out sweeping and often indiscriminate immigration roundups and stops in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
The group blamed both the army and RSF and said some drones use visual monitoring technology capable of distinguishing targets, raising concerns that the attacks may not have been indiscriminate.
—
ABC News,
16 May 2026
But Ukraine seems to have generally avoided Russia’s indiscriminate approach to filling out the infantry ranks.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Border Patrol teams led by Bovino carried out sweeping and often indiscriminate immigration roundups and stops in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis.
—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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Just south of the eclectic town of Trinidad, our newest state park, Fishers Peak, houses one of southern Colorado’s most recognizable landmarks (its namesake peak).
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Before Swift wiped her Instagram, she and guests were known to post a series of Polaroids from the weekend that often included an eclectic mix of inflatable pool animals, fireworks, matching onesies, baked goods, and a large blow-up Slip ‘n Slide.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
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In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
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Nio Russell is a vocal standout as Joanne, the brainy but long-suffering girlfriend of the promiscuous and self-absorbed performance artist Maureen, played with endearing confidence by Michael Amira Temple.
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From the rare to the rotten, Americans' love affair with the automobile is a bit promiscuous.
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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