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
For a while, cities across Kentucky were inconsistent, with some observing the time change and others not.
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Today, American biotech innovators are constrained by a sometimes inconsistent and unpredictable regulatory system, and legislative and executive branch proposals that deter risk-taking and slow drug development.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Typically manufactured from animal blood plasma, the antidotes often remain expensive, inconsistent, and difficult to scale across multiple snake species.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Reome founder Joanna Ellner said using natural ingredients alone often produces inconsistent results based on varying harvests and can harm the environment, but biotech allows Reome to use those components in a more sustainable and consistent way.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Today, American biotech innovators are constrained by a sometimes inconsistent and unpredictable regulatory system, and legislative and executive branch proposals that deter risk-taking and slow drug development.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Typically manufactured from animal blood plasma, the antidotes often remain expensive, inconsistent, and difficult to scale across multiple snake species.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Reome founder Joanna Ellner said using natural ingredients alone often produces inconsistent results based on varying harvests and can harm the environment, but biotech allows Reome to use those components in a more sustainable and consistent way.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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But as was proven later, in conflicting accounts like the ones here, the Band didn’t quite go quietly into that night.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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After giving birth to him, she’s overwhelmed by irreconcilably conflicting emotions—Javed is at once her own flesh, and an embodiment of his father’s actions.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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First, the electrodes and electrolytes are adjusted to handle high temperatures, specifically replacing the volatile liquid electrolyte used in traditional Li batteries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Predicting something that has becoming increasingly unpredictable is an impossible task, but here’s a look at how the shutdown could ripple through critical avenues of everyday life.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tailless designs are inherently unstable, and thrust vectoring can maximize performance across the flight envelope, including at high altitudes, the report noted.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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New refugees continue to arrive every day as conditions in South Sudan remain unstable.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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