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
The Challenge Our team started this research in summer 2023, when one of us, a space weather expert, spotted inconsistencies in space weather observations.
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JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite his previous inconsistencies, paying $9 million for a closer in today's game is great value for the Yankees.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
When looking at the video itself, Carrasco encourages viewers to look for inconsistencies in the clip, which might not be noticeable until after a few watches.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In 1910, a landmark study called the Flexner Report detailed significant inconsistencies in the quality of education at American medical schools.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
Santos was still sworn into Congress in 2022 despite the inconsistencies raised about his background and campaign finances.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Officials at the Department of Public Instruction concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to revoke it, citing inconsistencies in witness statements.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
So watch the video carefully and try to catch the signs of unnatural eye movements, lip-sync issues, weird lighting, shadows and voice inconsistencies.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Zampanò, Truant, and the characters in The Navidson Record struggle to understand what is happening around them and frequently encounter inconsistencies between their experiences and what makes logical sense.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite his previous inconsistencies, paying $9 million for a closer in today's game is great value for the Yankees.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
When looking at the video itself, Carrasco encourages viewers to look for inconsistencies in the clip, which might not be noticeable until after a few watches.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In 1910, a landmark study called the Flexner Report detailed significant inconsistencies in the quality of education at American medical schools.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
Santos was still sworn into Congress in 2022 despite the inconsistencies raised about his background and campaign finances.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Officials at the Department of Public Instruction concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to revoke it, citing inconsistencies in witness statements.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
So watch the video carefully and try to catch the signs of unnatural eye movements, lip-sync issues, weird lighting, shadows and voice inconsistencies.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Zampanò, Truant, and the characters in The Navidson Record struggle to understand what is happening around them and frequently encounter inconsistencies between their experiences and what makes logical sense.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hitters can extend at-bats or, in the case of Guerrero and veteran George Springer, detonate mistakes.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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When the results were broken down by partisan affiliation, some key differences emerged, providing insight into the voter base of the major parties.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Tim Hobert has stepped down from duties co-heading the series due to creative differences, while Aseem Batra will now serve as a solo showrunner as filming continues.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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