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
The jumper is too inconsistent, especially off movement.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins tend to create scent shock at entry and inconsistent room transitions, because each device only scents the air around it and competes with any candles or sprays a homeowner has layered on top.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Drifts to the perimeter too often for someone who remains an inconsistent 3-point shooter.
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Wbz-News Staff,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Coroners’ reasons for this are inconsistent and often unclear.
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Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins tend to create scent shock at entry and inconsistent room transitions, because each device only scents the air around it and competes with any candles or sprays a homeowner has layered on top.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Drifts to the perimeter too often for someone who remains an inconsistent 3-point shooter.
—
Wbz-News Staff,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Coroners’ reasons for this are inconsistent and often unclear.
—
Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Federal judges in various states have delivered conflicting rulings on whether state laws that offer undocumented immigrants in-state tuition are preempted by federal law.
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New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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The crisis started after officials responded to GKN’s Garden Grove facility on May 21 and soon realized a volatile chemical tank was at risk of exploding or causing a major spill.
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This unpredictable chaos, fueled by technological glitches and administrative issues, is worsening as peak summer travel begins.
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However, construction zones are inherently unpredictable.
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Angela Cerreta, deputy head restorer for paintings and wooden materials, told the Art Newspaper that restorers will first attend to unstable paint before cleaning the frescoes with fiber lasers.
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These dependencies present supply chain challenges as some of the import sources are located in adversarial or geopolitically unstable nations.
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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