as in errors
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
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Recent Examples of inconsistencies
During production, different parts of the films often crystallize at different rates, creating structural defects and compositional inconsistencies that reduce efficiency and long-term stability.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The program, which was suspended in April 2025 following complaints and inconsistencies, is returning with major changes, officials said.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Hunter Schafer is also a possibility for Euphoria, though the show’s inconsistencies in writing for her character could be a roadblock.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Intelligent incident reporting Manual reporting often introduces inconsistencies or delays.
—Mediawave, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
As a result, the set emerged as a potential tool for ironing out any inconsistencies between different areas of math.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite his inconsistencies in the 2025 season, Klubnik is a talented quarterback with excellent touch and anticipation on his passes.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Both boys testified that Jackson had masturbated in front of them and molested Gavin on several occasions, but Jackson’s defense capably pointed out various inconsistencies in their stories and presented impeaching witnesses.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
There were some inconsistencies in the quality, which was magnified by one ball being used for an entire game.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The program, which was suspended in April 2025 following complaints and inconsistencies, is returning with major changes, officials said.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Hunter Schafer is also a possibility for Euphoria, though the show’s inconsistencies in writing for her character could be a roadblock.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Intelligent incident reporting Manual reporting often introduces inconsistencies or delays.
—Mediawave, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
As a result, the set emerged as a potential tool for ironing out any inconsistencies between different areas of math.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite his inconsistencies in the 2025 season, Klubnik is a talented quarterback with excellent touch and anticipation on his passes.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Both boys testified that Jackson had masturbated in front of them and molested Gavin on several occasions, but Jackson’s defense capably pointed out various inconsistencies in their stories and presented impeaching witnesses.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
There were some inconsistencies in the quality, which was magnified by one ball being used for an entire game.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
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The set was an emotional roller coaster with four deuces and eight service errors by the Highlanders.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Hawai’i scored in bunches, while unforced errors hurt Long Beach.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Find the groups without making four mistakes.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Lahren opened the discussion by contrasting today’s climate with the past, noting that traditional PR cleanup has been replaced by a mass horde looking to end lives over minor mistakes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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And all of those size differences are too small to have any effect on cognitive ability, so Neanderthals could easily be on par with our species there, too.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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These devices also do not have precise depth targeting as in-office devices to really stimulate collagen for noticeable differences in your skin.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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