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Recent Examples of incoherent After smearing Tylenol, the president's unscripted remarks quickly veered into an incoherent rant linking vaccines to autism as well. ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025 Bond Benton, a Montclair State University professor who studies social media, branding, popular culture and online hate groups, said the memes come off as incoherent to most people but are embraced by those in niche online spaces. Ben Goggin, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025 As the spice levels rise, sweat starts to bead, faces flush, and answers descend into incoherent yelps. Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025 In 2010, Shannan Gilbert placed a frantic and incoherent 911 call, begging for help and claiming someone was after her. Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incoherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoherent
Adjective
  • Most intriguing is how these groups will be submitted among the rock, metal and alternative categories, distinctions that only get more confusing as time marches on.
    Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Annie and Nick Annie and Nick's path to getting engaged was winding and confusing.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Shake off any loose debris, then rinse it with water.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • It’s made with a super-durable construction designed to withstand wear from at-home projects, while the loose fit allows for comfortable movement.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • One of the biggest targets of Collier’s ire was perceived inconsistent officiating in the WNBA.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • On top of that, the Dodgers bullpen has been between inconsistent and awful for much of the season.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The first 45 minutes were somewhat disjointed for both teams.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Chargers were disjointed and dysfunctional.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some investors were confused that the draft rules published Wednesday evening still contained references to a foreign ownership cap that was set to be amended.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • On city streets, a confused robotaxi can just pull over.
    Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Odegaard’s recent medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee will be doubly frustrating as a result, with that pair now missing opportunities to build more chemistry.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Label your bulbs now to avoid frustrating mix-ups later.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Shortly after the in-person meeting, Kacie bowed out in one of the most bizarre breakups ever shown.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This aspect will always cast her apart, even today, in the sense that a woman’s naked body is still perceived by audiences as something that stands out for some absurd reason, unfortunately.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Their vote to shut down the government is absurd.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Incoherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoherent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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