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Recent Examples of incompatible But the two spheres have incompatible definitions of smoothness — a curve that’s smooth on an ordinary sphere might not be considered smooth on an exotic sphere. Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025 But more importantly, it’s stranded neatly between the show’s two more or less incompatible strengths. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025 Gender dysphoria is incompatible with the demands of military service. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025 Clinical trials generate vast amounts of data which could be used to develop other treatments, beyond those directly attached to trial outcomes, but much of it is inaccessible, because it’s stored in incompatible formats and systems. Amy Guttman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incompatible
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Adjective
  • For Adelstein, the defense has plenty of reasonable doubt: From evidence presented, from conflicting evidence and from a lack of evidence.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
  • The conflicting reports regarding Hudson's access to UNC Football came just over a week after the couple made headlines for an interview that turned uncomfortable on CBS Sunday Mornings on April 27.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“Incompatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompatible. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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