as in differences
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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Noun
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Winter weather is firmly in place across Indiana, where lake-effect snow in the northern portion of the state can create sharp differences in accumulation.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
20 Jan. 2026 -
The table below displays several key similarities and differences between them.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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When teams have not been rigorously tested in realistic, high-pressure environments, automation can become a force multiplier for errors.—
James Hadley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Gauff hit zero winners and compiled 11 unforced errors in the set.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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Such changeovers introduce inconsistencies in the data that require staff time and expertise to fix.—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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LaHood questioned Flores about inconsistencies in her statements, including descriptions of the officer and his patrol car that do not match Gonzales or his vehicle.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rather than reacting emotionally to short‑term market noise or news cycles, focusing on controllable elements helps retirees stick to their long‑term plans and avoid costly mistakes driven by fear or impulse.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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And the mistakes, such as frantically learning — and failing — at how to build a river.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Inconsistences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistences. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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