1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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2
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
If the inconsistent, lottery-style getaways continue and remain a safety concern, calls for change will surely only get louder.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Though he's been inconsistent throughout his career, his best stretches have surpassed what McCarthy has shown on the field.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
It's often caused by inconsistent parenting.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
The idea of former pro athletes returning to college sports strikes many as inconsistent with college sports, as does the prospect of college athletes competing for 18 seasons and into their mid-30s.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Though he's been inconsistent throughout his career, his best stretches have surpassed what McCarthy has shown on the field.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
It's often caused by inconsistent parenting.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
The idea of former pro athletes returning to college sports strikes many as inconsistent with college sports, as does the prospect of college athletes competing for 18 seasons and into their mid-30s.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Nothing is certain, except the fact that the President is floundering, making conflicting statements from one day to the next about how long the war will last.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Is the working wife torn between conflicting loyalties?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The volatile crude oil prices causing retail gasoline prices to swing up sharply have had the same effect on the price of jet fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is why the price may soon surpass a new record, even with other market conditions unstable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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This novel explores the unique bond that siblings in unstable families can form, and is especially shrewd on how sisters define themselves in negative space.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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