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
Kicking performance leaves more questions The Boise State coaching staff has talked about inconsistencies in the kicking game throughout fall camp, and that was on full display on Friday.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
But the investigation quickly unraveled after authorities allegedly found glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Its inconsistencies have led economists to largely ignore the report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
However, various challenges, such as after-hours gaps in patient care, data silos, interoperability issues and data quality inconsistencies, can hinder timely access to data and effective healthcare delivery.
—Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Yields and costs are lower, and even small inconsistencies in optics or alignment can lead to large performance differences between units.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
That stretch had some inconsistencies to fight through as the young starter worked through arsenal changes in the Red Sox organization.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Collective offensive inconsistencies continued.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Investigators allegedly found inconsistencies with Rebecca's story, and soon identified her and her husband Jake as the prime suspects in their son's disappearance and later murder.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
But the investigation quickly unraveled after authorities allegedly found glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Its inconsistencies have led economists to largely ignore the report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
However, various challenges, such as after-hours gaps in patient care, data silos, interoperability issues and data quality inconsistencies, can hinder timely access to data and effective healthcare delivery.
—Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Yields and costs are lower, and even small inconsistencies in optics or alignment can lead to large performance differences between units.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
That stretch had some inconsistencies to fight through as the young starter worked through arsenal changes in the Red Sox organization.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Collective offensive inconsistencies continued.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Investigators allegedly found inconsistencies with Rebecca's story, and soon identified her and her husband Jake as the prime suspects in their son's disappearance and later murder.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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Other discipline errors snowballed after that.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Until then, don’t make these three common pruning mistakes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs piled up uncharacteristic mistakes, which began early when Kelce was moved off his route and collided with Worthy, causing Worthy to leave the game with a right shoulder injury.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are two big differences between West Ada and Boise.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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