Definition of discrepantnext

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Recent Examples of discrepant The same 2025 scoping review noted that being discrepant from one’s cultural beauty ideal, whatever that ideal is, remains a significant risk factor for disordered eating. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There's discrepant information on crossbars, but none of the photos or setup instructions show them. New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025 There, an impromptu Patriot militia, farmers, teens, craftsmen, and adventurers, discrepant in character, whipped General Burgoyne’s army and threw the Brits into a tizzy. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 4 July 2024 Brands, too, could incorporate new rules into their standards in discrepant and conflicting ways, amassing more work for suppliers. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepant
Adjective
  • Spokespeople for two major timber companies also offered conflicting views to The Sacramento Bee.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Pentagon made a deal with Scouting America in February but the two sides have given conflicting accounts of that agreement.
    Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • However, backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor's inconsistent play, marked by a costly interception, raised concerns.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Similar reports have emerged in Germany and Switzerland, where local media reported that secondhand booksellers received unusual bulk orders for highly specialized books that appeared inconsistent with traditional collecting or resale.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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“Discrepant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepant. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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