1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
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Recent Examples of inconsistent
The bigger issue, beyond his health, is that Hunter’s impact during the first half of his rookie year was inconsistent.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recently, two whistleblowers told NBC News the cleanup was inconsistent and rushed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The outbreak so far centers on two mining towns—Mongbwalu and Rwampara—in a region of the DRC where access to health care is inconsistent and traffic in and out is high.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recently, two whistleblowers told NBC News the cleanup was inconsistent and rushed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The outbreak so far centers on two mining towns—Mongbwalu and Rwampara—in a region of the DRC where access to health care is inconsistent and traffic in and out is high.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Poor communication between teams pursuing conflicting goals, actions that contradict core objectives, failing oversight and any number of other wire-crossings can have serious consequences.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Both the union and company have made conflicting statements since then, saying the other has refused to meet.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Days after mass evacuations were ordered in Orange County, the next few hours could be crucial in dealing with a volatile chemical tank at a Garden Grove aerospace company that has threatened to either explode or cause a major spill.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Cultivating this deliberate leadership quality is essential for career progression and resilience in volatile times.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Approval timelines were unpredictable, administrative requirements had accumulated around projects that technically complied with zoning, and developers could not move forward with confidence.—
Christina Mojica,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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One of its key findings was that crisis intervention, requiring rapid judgment in high-stakes, unpredictable situations, ranked among the most difficult skills for AI systems to replicate.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Drills intended to ensure security and military preparedness Russian President Vladimir Putin said the drills were intended to ensure national security and military preparedness in what Moscow describes as an increasingly unstable international environment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Authorities have not yet determined what caused the incident, but early reports suggest the hovercraft may have become unstable after moving onto thin ice near the shoreline.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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