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
Assistant District Attorney Mallory Vincent argued that Carrillo wasn't truly taking responsibility for his actions, pointing to inconsistencies in his testimony about past violence.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The prosecution also highlighted inconsistencies in his statements to police.
—Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Starting Veggie Seeds Outdoors (Direct) Directly sowing vegetable seeds in garden beds saves time, but subjects germinating seeds to weather, pests, and soil inconsistencies.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Hemming is an interesting and mercurial prospect who has battled inconsistencies in his play at times but has also often shown real skill and upside/pro tools offensively.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Brunson will inevitably find his shooting groove, but Mikal Bridges’ offensive inconsistencies reached a new low with zero points on six shot attempts in Sunday’s Lakers loss.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Researchers also identified inconsistencies in suicide risk alerts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The prosecution also highlighted inconsistencies in his statements to police.
—Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Starting Veggie Seeds Outdoors (Direct) Directly sowing vegetable seeds in garden beds saves time, but subjects germinating seeds to weather, pests, and soil inconsistencies.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Hemming is an interesting and mercurial prospect who has battled inconsistencies in his play at times but has also often shown real skill and upside/pro tools offensively.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Brunson will inevitably find his shooting groove, but Mikal Bridges’ offensive inconsistencies reached a new low with zero points on six shot attempts in Sunday’s Lakers loss.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Researchers also identified inconsistencies in suicide risk alerts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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No man’s land Remarkably, all of this has been happening in a regulatory vacuum and with technology that is known to make errors.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Documents released since December have included redaction errors, leaked victim identities, and ongoing complaints of mishandling by department officials.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last week, Bay Hill punished mistakes with force.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, before planting your favorite blooms in these vessels, there are a few common mistakes to be aware of.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Piedmont’s data shows the overall winter season was colder in several months compared with the previous winter, though the differences varied by month.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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While newborn screening identifies rare disease conditions in approximately 14,000 babies annually, the new research highlights how differences in state screening panels mean not all babies have the same opportunity for early detection.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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