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
Smaller, with a smaller catch radius and some reception inconsistencies.
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Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Researchers also identified inconsistencies in suicide risk alerts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
There are also inconsistencies about what's been said about how long the conflict may last.
—Justin Fishel, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
But there are also blatant inconsistencies.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Multiple inconsistencies were eventually found based on his timesheets and logs from the library, court records show.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
And every move creates price volatility, quality inconsistencies, and delays.
—Anna Triponel, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Investigating inconsistencies in the case, Morris utilizes testimonies from key figures to recreate pieces of the night in question in strange and striking detail.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Now that study is coming under fire, as multiple scientists and sleuths raise serious concerns about the data and point out inconsistencies in the trial.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Researchers also identified inconsistencies in suicide risk alerts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
There are also inconsistencies about what's been said about how long the conflict may last.
—Justin Fishel, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
But there are also blatant inconsistencies.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Multiple inconsistencies were eventually found based on his timesheets and logs from the library, court records show.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
And every move creates price volatility, quality inconsistencies, and delays.
—Anna Triponel, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Investigating inconsistencies in the case, Morris utilizes testimonies from key figures to recreate pieces of the night in question in strange and striking detail.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Now that study is coming under fire, as multiple scientists and sleuths raise serious concerns about the data and point out inconsistencies in the trial.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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The digital freight forward launched an AI agent built to conduct an audit on all past customs entries to identify mistakes and compliance errors, as well as pinpoint entries where duties might have been over or underpaid.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Demand written confirmation of errors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Builders make many types of mistakes in their plans, according to Terri Faulkner, a floor plan design expert in Rocklin, California.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Letting your kids make mistakes and learn from them is a great way to help them to learn independence.—
Margery D. Rosen,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nutrition Comparison Almond butter and peanut butter offer a mix of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, but there are some key differences.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Using scanning electron microscope analysis, the team observed differences in dorsal spicules on the shell.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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