inconsistencies

plural of inconsistency

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Recent Examples of inconsistencies 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 Oliveira was ultimately caught when those around her began to notice inconsistencies in her story, per The Post. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 But their inconsistencies will snuff their chances of making a meaningful playoff run. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 For years, manufacturers accepted data inconsistencies, relying on manual reconciliations and analysts to compensate. Claudio Laterreur, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Some of the younger guys that are new to the position, there were some inconsistencies, some missed assignments. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Some experts have said the fluctuations, which were observed statewide, could be a sign of inconsistencies in the standardized tests between school years. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
  • Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in a painful performance that ended mere minutes before midnight.
    Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Correct any errors, resolve outstanding issues where possible and make sure the information lenders see is up to date — such as the incorporation date, state of registration, number of employees and annual sales.
    Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Notice that this entire process still leans on AI to catch AI's mistakes.
    Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.
    Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This approach improved statistical reliability while still allowing regional differences in climate and heat adaptation to be reflected.
    Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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