1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
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Recent Examples of inconsistent
But such observations can be subtle or inconsistent, and may not be present at all, Northwestern said.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Both men, who asked that their names not be published for fear of retribution, described the work as rushed and inconsistent.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Minnesota entered the game with a formidable 21 points, albeit with an inconsistent home record.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Although garbage collection rates are high, segregation at the source is inconsistent, and waste that is collected is not adequately processed in all states.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Both men, who asked that their names not be published for fear of retribution, described the work as rushed and inconsistent.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Minnesota entered the game with a formidable 21 points, albeit with an inconsistent home record.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Although garbage collection rates are high, segregation at the source is inconsistent, and waste that is collected is not adequately processed in all states.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Poor communication between teams pursuing conflicting goals, actions that contradict core objectives, failing oversight and any number of other wire-crossings can have serious consequences.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Both the union and company have made conflicting statements since then, saying the other has refused to meet.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Outperformance in the next decade won’t come from lower costs, but instead from the ability to keep operating when markets turn volatile.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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It’s destined to be remembered as one of the most volatile and surprising political contests modern-day California has ever seen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Intercepting Mach 5 hypersonic weapons in space Hypersonic weapons, traveling at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) and above with unpredictable maneuvers, pose significant challenges to traditional missile defenses.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Why Sorting Laundry Was Traditionally Important Before advances in fabric manufacturing, many dyes were unstable.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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While highly energetic, these ions are unstable.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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