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as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
the thriller's incoherent plot left movie audiences wondering who did what
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as in loose
consisting of particles that do not stick together
a driveway covered with incoherent gravel
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Recent Examples of incoherent
Viewed through the lens of traditional alliance politics, the behavior appears incoherent.
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
The Academy knew retroactively grading the crew of a 90-year-old movie would be incoherent.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2026
In 12 pages of meandering, often incoherent letters addressed to a judge, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh broods over her life in jail and describes desperation.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
The soap opera sketch with Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen and Hader lampooned incoherent Valley accents and labyrinthine freeway directions in Los Angeles.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for incoherent
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
The Academy knew retroactively grading the crew of a 90-year-old movie would be incoherent.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2026
In 12 pages of meandering, often incoherent letters addressed to a judge, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh broods over her life in jail and describes desperation.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
The soap opera sketch with Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen and Hader lampooned incoherent Valley accents and labyrinthine freeway directions in Los Angeles.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoherent
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Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.
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That could be confusing to general audiences, especially those accustomed to seeing the heat index instead.
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This pair is loose through the hips and thighs, with a not-too-wide leg that feels timeless.
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Potential profits have encouraged traffickers to ship massive amounts of illicit drugs to both countries, often across the Pacific Ocean from South America via the Pacific Islands, a loose cluster of thousands of islands and atolls.
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Avoid abrupt temperature changes, frequent relocation, and inconsistent watering.
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Broadcasters and platforms needed reliable ways to deliver streams to millions of viewers across inconsistent internet connections.
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This turns a series of disjointed points into a cohesive, professional broadcast.
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But on the ground, frustration is growing over what many see as a slow and disjointed response.
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Keke Palmer was confused about why she wasn't asked to emcee the event.
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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Two months after another frustrating playoff finish, the 76ers now look ahead with a reasonable expectation to be among the conference favorites next season.
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Residents said the latest delay is especially frustrating because the pool also remained closed for much of last summer after a water line ruptured while it was being filled.
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When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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In the canon of DC Comics, Comet is truly a bizarre character.
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The 41-year-old is still an elite NBA player, which is still an absurd reality to consider.
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The thesis rests on a claim that would have sounded absurd a year ago.
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“Incoherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoherent. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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