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
Thompson was retried over a year later in February 2025, and the prosecution pointed out inconsistencies from his 2023 testimony.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
To add insult to injury, Death Valley as a surface-level alien conspiracy in the Eisenhower era is far less interesting from its onset and deeply unsatisfying, being riddled with inconsistencies at every turn.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Investigators later uncovered multiple insulin pens near his bedside and questioned inconsistencies in Hartsfield’s statements.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Such inconsistencies are a real pain.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Both Russ and Chad are inconsistently written, but Powell is fully committed to all of their inconsistencies.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
By comparing this data to a precise digital model, or digital twin, of the object, Mondaic’s software can detect inconsistencies that point to damage or structural irregularities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
However, Salazar said there are inconsistencies in the story they were told.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
But as long as the inconsistencies in the new currency persist, at least some NFL windows will miss their upfront pricing targets—a situation that could lead to elevated make-good obligations as the networks scramble to make their in-game advertisers whole.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
To add insult to injury, Death Valley as a surface-level alien conspiracy in the Eisenhower era is far less interesting from its onset and deeply unsatisfying, being riddled with inconsistencies at every turn.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Investigators later uncovered multiple insulin pens near his bedside and questioned inconsistencies in Hartsfield’s statements.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Such inconsistencies are a real pain.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Both Russ and Chad are inconsistently written, but Powell is fully committed to all of their inconsistencies.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
By comparing this data to a precise digital model, or digital twin, of the object, Mondaic’s software can detect inconsistencies that point to damage or structural irregularities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
However, Salazar said there are inconsistencies in the story they were told.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
But as long as the inconsistencies in the new currency persist, at least some NFL windows will miss their upfront pricing targets—a situation that could lead to elevated make-good obligations as the networks scramble to make their in-game advertisers whole.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even the slightest variation can cause errors in quantum computers, sensors, or communications systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Participants will learn the differences between dabbling and diving ducks, their unique characteristics and how to use eBird to find local waterfowl viewing hot spots.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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This phenomenon, called variable expressivity, arises from differences in the secondary variants a person has.—
Santhosh Girirajan,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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