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 bigger issue, beyond his health, is that Hunter’s impact during the first half of his rookie year was inconsistent.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recently, two whistleblowers told NBC News the cleanup was inconsistent and rushed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The outbreak so far centers on two mining towns—Mongbwalu and Rwampara—in a region of the DRC where access to health care is inconsistent and traffic in and out is high.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recently, two whistleblowers told NBC News the cleanup was inconsistent and rushed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The outbreak so far centers on two mining towns—Mongbwalu and Rwampara—in a region of the DRC where access to health care is inconsistent and traffic in and out is high.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 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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Everything is imperfect and volatile.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices have been rising but volatile since the conflict began.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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That's difficult because oncology is among the most expensive and unpredictable areas of healthcare, with high drug costs and the fragmented care that attracted the company's attention in the first place.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Drills intended to ensure security and military preparedness Russian President Vladimir Putin said the drills were intended to ensure national security and military preparedness in what Moscow describes as an increasingly unstable international environment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Authorities have not yet determined what caused the incident, but early reports suggest the hovercraft may have become unstable after moving onto thin ice near the shoreline.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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