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
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, these elements have historically been inconsistent.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Montreal has won two consecutive home matches after previously going winless in 18, providing a serious threat to Orlando’s inconsistent backline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Guyton has been inconsistent on the field and in staying healthy.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, these elements have historically been inconsistent.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Montreal has won two consecutive home matches after previously going winless in 18, providing a serious threat to Orlando’s inconsistent backline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Guyton has been inconsistent on the field and in staying healthy.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Major questions swirled in the immediate aftermath of the fatal encounter as witnesses from both sides of the protest gave conflicting statements about what led to Kessler’s fall and who the aggressor was.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Still, there are conflicting signals on the war’s impact on consumer confidence.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 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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An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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While mixtures of two or three metals were messy and unstable, the five-metal combination paradoxically self-organized into a single, uniform product, streamlining 31 possible chemical outcomes into a single, precise nanocrystal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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