inconsistencies

plural of inconsistency

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Recent Examples of inconsistencies Testing data transfers in stages can help uncover inconsistencies early and reduce the risk of disrupting program operations. Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 In the state’s final rebuttal before jurors began deliberating Monday afternoon, Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo dismissed Sanft’s argument that inconsistencies in Davis’ accounts undermined the prosecution’s case. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Be prepared to explain any inconsistencies or negative marks. Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The painting is filled with inconsistencies and bizarre compensatory moves. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Celia notices her sister’s philosophical inconsistencies and asks if Dorothea will wear the jewelry around other people. Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 Von Neumann himself helped develop it as a potential remedy for some logical inconsistencies with Hilbert space that troubled him. Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Saathoff pointed out inconsistencies in Clancy's story and said her description of the voice telling her to kill her children was not typical for these kinds of auditory hallucinations. Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 But that holding penalty on Saturday’s opening drive is the latest snapshot of the inconsistencies the coaching staff has been trying to reduce. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
  • But this team make plenty of mistakes out of possession, and Arsenal are a side who punish errors.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But a 2023 study found that construction professionals perceived the fast-track strategy as posing a different set of risks, including construction errors and productivity declines, when better productivity is supposed to be the whole point.
    Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But what happens when the rookies’ mistakes start to pile up or, even worse, lead directly to losses?
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • All of these mistakes, so many self-inflicted, left the Angels rudderless heading into 2026.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some differences between the 2004 plan for downtown and the 2026 plan for Crown Center jump out, including the number of projects and improvements listed.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For more on the differences, see our guide to whether bank text codes are enough to protect you.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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