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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
But following years of deploying economic weapons in an erratic and incoherent manner, the opportunity went to waste.
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Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
The protectionist defenses of them are so disjointed and incoherent that the reasons for their appeal are challenging to discern.
—Joseph Palange, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
When King visited him there, Fitzgerald was drunk and incoherent.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The text logs confirm, in dramatic fashion, that the contradictions are shaping policy, producing an internal debate over war and peace that proceeds on bizarre and incoherent terms.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 25 Mar. 2025
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Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
The protectionist defenses of them are so disjointed and incoherent that the reasons for their appeal are challenging to discern.
—Joseph Palange, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
When King visited him there, Fitzgerald was drunk and incoherent.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The text logs confirm, in dramatic fashion, that the contradictions are shaping policy, producing an internal debate over war and peace that proceeds on bizarre and incoherent terms.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoherent
Adjective
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There, the shock from an impact might shake dust loose.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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The Aggies battled back in the bottom of the sixth, closing the gap to just one run, but couldn’t overcome the loose, motivated Flames squad.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Oilers’ power play comes up short The power play has been the Oilers’ bread and butter for so long, but it’s been inconsistent in the playoffs and downright nonexistent on the road.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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SoftBank’s investment division can be inconsistent, as it is driven by changes in public and private financial markets.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The new spot shows of Riri Williams, architect of a new, Stark-like suit in the wake of his death, though with seemingly no connection to the man, nor did their stories overlap when the character first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as a disjointed part of that film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Raptors have tried and looked a bit disjointed.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The two ‘deals’ have left tariff policy more confused than ever, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Pew found 55% of Republicans are confused about the information out there on climate change--but this was also true for 39% of Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The New York Mets scored three runs in the seventh to snap a 1-1 tie en route to a 5-1 win over the Red Sox on a frustrating night.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Both English teams have been experiencing frustrating, parallel worlds as the pair have struggled mightily in the Premier League.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Known for its deluge of gruesome deaths that just get more bizarre with each iteration, Final Destination is now returning for a sixth movie.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The biggest change, however, has been in fly ball frequency - his fly ball rate is now an absurd 50.0%, higher than any 2024 MLB regular.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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What else can be said about Judge’s absurd start to this season?—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The legislation proposes new regulations for annual reporting on disconnected youth and encourages early childhood education programs to use federal programs to provide more nutritious food to children.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2025
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As a 16-year-old living in the South of France who’s frequently disconnected from his surroundings and loved ones, Pohu anchors the film’s emotional power even as some of the writing for his character and his family can verge on vexing vagueness rather than appealing ambiguity.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
14 May 2025
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“Incoherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoherent. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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