as in errors
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
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Recent Examples of inconsistencies
These include subtle changes in tone, inconsistencies in language, and behavioral markers that are difficult for humans to notice in real time.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The inconsistencies sparked decades of debate about who the body belonged to.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
These inconsistencies matter not only because of the acts themselves, but because of the office Kennedy holds.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
During production, different parts of the films often crystallize at different rates, creating structural defects and compositional inconsistencies that reduce efficiency and long-term stability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Hunter Schafer is also a possibility for Euphoria, though the show’s inconsistencies in writing for her character could be a roadblock.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Intelligent incident reporting Manual reporting often introduces inconsistencies or delays.
—Mediawave, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
As a result, the set emerged as a potential tool for ironing out any inconsistencies between different areas of math.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite his inconsistencies in the 2025 season, Klubnik is a talented quarterback with excellent touch and anticipation on his passes.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The inconsistencies sparked decades of debate about who the body belonged to.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
These inconsistencies matter not only because of the acts themselves, but because of the office Kennedy holds.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
During production, different parts of the films often crystallize at different rates, creating structural defects and compositional inconsistencies that reduce efficiency and long-term stability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Hunter Schafer is also a possibility for Euphoria, though the show’s inconsistencies in writing for her character could be a roadblock.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Intelligent incident reporting Manual reporting often introduces inconsistencies or delays.
—Mediawave, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
As a result, the set emerged as a potential tool for ironing out any inconsistencies between different areas of math.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite his inconsistencies in the 2025 season, Klubnik is a talented quarterback with excellent touch and anticipation on his passes.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
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Its document generation tools guide founders through complex legal processes step by step, reducing errors and ensuring completeness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Two incidents in January involved reversing errors, including backing into a wooden utility pole and hitting a curb while parking.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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