1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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2
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
Regardless of what happens with the next Xbox console or the company’s inconsistent multiplatform efforts, the Xbox brand needs big names associated with it.
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Andrew Webster, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, Florida’s corners have been inconsistent, taking their lumps against a deep, talented receiving corps.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The moving and logistics sector has struggled to keep pace with changing consumer expectations, and has traditionally been defined by inconsistent service and operational inefficiencies.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Leaders describe food insecurity as inconsistent access to healthy food, affecting about 40% Massachusetts households last year, up from 37% in 2024 and double since 2019.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Webster, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, Florida’s corners have been inconsistent, taking their lumps against a deep, talented receiving corps.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The moving and logistics sector has struggled to keep pace with changing consumer expectations, and has traditionally been defined by inconsistent service and operational inefficiencies.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Leaders describe food insecurity as inconsistent access to healthy food, affecting about 40% Massachusetts households last year, up from 37% in 2024 and double since 2019.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Over the past 48 hours, officials involved in negotiations gave conflicting statements about whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite the unanswered questions and conflicting comments throughout the afternoon, markets had an overwhelmingly positive response to the news.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Deterring Pests Another companion planting strategy is to interplant crops with plants that produce volatile chemicals such as strong odors that confuse pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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As a result, expect the stock market to remain volatile next week as updates on the Iran war continue to roll through.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Special election turnout is unpredictable, but Harris' overperformance in Georgia tonight fits into broader narratives about Democrats' chances in the midterms, especially if the war in Iran continues on and gas prices for Americans continue to rise.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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That matters because real homes are messy and unpredictable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Thompson said the seven-story parking garage is unstable, and the search for the two missing workers will take time.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, this novel method depends on the path a quantum system takes rather than on unstable external factors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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