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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
Though the criticism of nationwide injunctions may be warranted, having inconsistent immigration holdings in different states may be its own problem.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
How the Mavericks got the No. 1 draft pick
However, injuries and inconsistent play early in the season set the stage for one of the most shocking trades in league history when the Mavs shipped Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round draft pick.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
The researchers found that, in relation to Factor 1 of the PCL-R, there were only weak and inconsistent associations with brain structure.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
This can result in inconsistent model behavior or bloated integrations.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
How the Mavericks got the No. 1 draft pick
However, injuries and inconsistent play early in the season set the stage for one of the most shocking trades in league history when the Mavs shipped Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round draft pick.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
The researchers found that, in relation to Factor 1 of the PCL-R, there were only weak and inconsistent associations with brain structure.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
This can result in inconsistent model behavior or bloated integrations.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Miscommunication, conflicting work styles or uneven access to information can derail even the most talented teams.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Senate bill is expected to face pushback from conflicting factions of the party, particularly from fiscal hawks who want to reduce the deficit and lawmakers who have drawn a red line on major cuts to social safety net programs.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Budget Pressure Is Driving Clarity The reflex in volatile markets is often to scale up teams or stack more tools.—
Jeremy Barnett,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While the character brandishes a firearm and things eventually come to blows in physical tussles over the course of the volatile evening, Gallo's script never loses grip on the tender undercurrent of intimacy established back in Ponyboi's shower.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and that policymakers need to take the possibility of such extreme scenarios into account and communicate them to the public as well.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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But for investors who are wary of the susceptibility of Argos’s sales to the unpredictable nature of the weather, the team is ramping up its efforts to expand its products to include stockless ranges.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Caregivers, or Care Pros, are the largest workforce in the U.S., yet their jobs are often undervalued and unstable.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Residents in the wing that stayed intact managed to get out but were not allowed to return to their homes, and the rest of the building, determined to be unstable, was demolished 10 days later as a hurricane threatened South Florida.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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