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 French phenom’s defining flaw, three years into his career, is his inconsistent willingness to impose his size on offense.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Your home has inconsistent temperatures, humidity issues or poor airflow.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
The family also alleged that witnesses lied on the stand and gave inconsistent statements.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Your home has inconsistent temperatures, humidity issues or poor airflow.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
The family also alleged that witnesses lied on the stand and gave inconsistent statements.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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The case now appears headed for the Supreme Court, with conflicting rulings leaving employers uncertain whether the fee still applies today.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Activists and school officials offered conflicting accounts of how the police raid unfolded, with administrators claiming that the protest had turned violent after prolonged efforts to end it peacefully—a characterization that student protesters strongly disputed.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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Both oil prices and global equities have been volatile on news of negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Guarantees and warranties Warranties provide vital financial peace of mind when dealing with volatile seasonal pests summer heat brings out.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The restaurant intended to add automatic 18 percent tips to every bill, since international tipping culture is often unpredictable.—
Rachel Siegel,
CNN Money,
16 June 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,
16 June 2026
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Another short video circulating online compares Optimus’ progress between May 2023 and December 2025, showing early, unstable steps alongside more recent, smoother movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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And that’s even before the moon cheese would start to compress, creating geysers of material and a dangerously unstable lunar landscape.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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