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
In slower-moving environments, companies could sustainably absorb some inconsistencies.
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Maria Colacurcio, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
My picture of that day remained blurred by inconsistencies.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Roberts’ attorneys had unsuccessfully sought a new trial less than two weeks before sentencing, arguing in part that there were inconsistencies in the victim’s testimony, according to KPLC.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Defense attorneys also highlighted inconsistencies among witness accounts regarding where students were positioned, how many hands Metcalf used when touching Anthony and who was standing nearby at the time of the confrontation.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Head coach Mike Vrabel recently told a story about Williams that was meant to be complimentary but did show that the 2025 third-round pick still has some inconsistencies to work through.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
That means paying down debt, reviewing your credit report for errors or inconsistencies and refraining from applying for additional debt or loans.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The probe started after a random certification check turned up inconsistencies, officials said.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The defense has focused on inconsistencies in some witnesses’ testimony.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Maria Colacurcio, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
My picture of that day remained blurred by inconsistencies.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Roberts’ attorneys had unsuccessfully sought a new trial less than two weeks before sentencing, arguing in part that there were inconsistencies in the victim’s testimony, according to KPLC.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Defense attorneys also highlighted inconsistencies among witness accounts regarding where students were positioned, how many hands Metcalf used when touching Anthony and who was standing nearby at the time of the confrontation.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Head coach Mike Vrabel recently told a story about Williams that was meant to be complimentary but did show that the 2025 third-round pick still has some inconsistencies to work through.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
That means paying down debt, reviewing your credit report for errors or inconsistencies and refraining from applying for additional debt or loans.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The probe started after a random certification check turned up inconsistencies, officials said.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The defense has focused on inconsistencies in some witnesses’ testimony.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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The Nationals have made more errors than anyone else in baseball.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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She was also hurt by three early errors.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The issue is not that AI makes mistakes—human decision-making is also imperfect—but that models operate at a scale and speed that rapidly amplifies those errors faster than they can be discovered and addressed.—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But Boutros has acknowledged mistakes made in the case involving the Broadview protesters.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Noun
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This is not a question of ideological differences or of the trade-offs inherent to building a diverse coalition.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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