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
  • The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.
    Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Inside a hotel ballroom about three miles north of the ballpark, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA interim director Bruce Meyer offered conflicting visions for the future of the sport, a disagreement that foretells a labor stoppage this winter.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • What the lawsuit alleges The lawsuit alleges violations of the California Environmental Quality Act and that the project is inconsistent with the county’s general plan.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The challenge arises when founders pursue goals that are inconsistent with their personal values or definition of success.
    Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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“Discrepant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepant. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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