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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
Mikal Bridges said the Knicks’ inconsistencies stem from a combination of both new head coach and a roster that’s been assembled, piece by piece, over the last three seasons.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Meanwhile, Meena begins to notice inconsistencies both among his own team members and within the smuggling network.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Nico LaHood, representing Gonzales, 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, 14 Jan. 2026
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
The inconsistencies help explain why, even when residents try their best to recycle, much of Miami-Dade’s trash is contaminated and winds up in the landfill.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Investigators said there were inconsistencies identified during multiple interviews with Ramos.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Carroll had expressed frustration throughout the season about the Raiders’ inconsistencies, and early struggles prompted the firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in November.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Meanwhile, Meena begins to notice inconsistencies both among his own team members and within the smuggling network.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Nico LaHood, representing Gonzales, 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, 14 Jan. 2026
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
The inconsistencies help explain why, even when residents try their best to recycle, much of Miami-Dade’s trash is contaminated and winds up in the landfill.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Investigators said there were inconsistencies identified during multiple interviews with Ramos.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Carroll had expressed frustration throughout the season about the Raiders’ inconsistencies, and early struggles prompted the firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in November.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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In other words, some of those 110-year-olds might just be clerical errors.—
Rachel Macpherson,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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After months of harping on these errors in film study and practices, Kerr finally went to an unconventional method to inspire change.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mimi Teller, Development Communications Manager with the American Red Cross, said one of the biggest mistakes people make is not having a kit.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Curiosity as a long-term strategy Murugesan urges aspiring AI professionals to embrace continuous learning, seek mentors, and treat mistakes as part of the learning process.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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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
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The table below displays several key similarities and differences between them.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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