as in error
something that is not in agreement with other information
The court case was dismissed because of the inconsistence in the plaintiff's statements.
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Recent Examples of inconsistence
And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.
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Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.
—Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2018
This reduces the risk of side effects such as urinary inconsistence and erectile dysfunction.
—Houston Chronicle, 23 Apr. 2018
What's also surprising is how many citizens and leaders in our government are not aware of the loopholes and inconsistences in our firearms laws.
—Anchorage Daily News, 22 Mar. 2018
All of these things lead to inconsistences within the lineup.
—Atlanta United Fc, ajc, 8 Sep. 2017
Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.
—Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2018
This reduces the risk of side effects such as urinary inconsistence and erectile dysfunction.
—Houston Chronicle, 23 Apr. 2018
What's also surprising is how many citizens and leaders in our government are not aware of the loopholes and inconsistences in our firearms laws.
—Anchorage Daily News, 22 Mar. 2018
All of these things lead to inconsistences within the lineup.
—Atlanta United Fc, ajc, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistence
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The federal government primarily finances supplemental food benefits, but the state’s share is determined, in part, by its management, as indicated by its rate of error when determining people’s eligibility.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The research depended on computer simulations, which meant that tiny adjustments to the initial state of the digital fluid (or any digital rounding errors) wouldn’t affect the fluid’s fate.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s for the college game, where the head coach is the star and the difference between the haves and have-nots is massive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the money’s use isn’t addressed in state law, which has led to inconsistencies and ambiguity on what it can be used for, the report found.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Durbin said the messages showed inconsistency in the Merrises' position.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest mistakes people make with space heaters is using an extension cord.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jake returns to 2011 with the intention of going back to 1960 and doing it all over again, this time without making the mistakes that led to Sadie's death.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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That discrepancy complicates diagnosis.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s Harper’s notion about the public art surveillance and, also, her hunch about a discrepancy related to Alabaster Harbor.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Inconsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistence. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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