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Recent Examples of inconsistently
No policy can be effective if it is enforced inconsistently or not at all.
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Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
If companies rush verification tools or apply them inconsistently, public trust could erode even faster.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
One, officials don’t believe inconsistently short pants look good in a team sport.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In winter especially—when they might be left out in cold kitchens and cabinets—hot water can cause ceramics to expand inconsistently, resulting in unwelcome cracks.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
The South Fulton Police Department applies discipline practices and promotion policies inconsistently, leading to widespread perceptions of disparate treatment among its ranks, according to an independent review launched after two former officers filed lawsuits against the city and former chief.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit argued that law has been applied inconsistently.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
If companies rush verification tools or apply them inconsistently, public trust could erode even faster.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
One, officials don’t believe inconsistently short pants look good in a team sport.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In winter especially—when they might be left out in cold kitchens and cabinets—hot water can cause ceramics to expand inconsistently, resulting in unwelcome cracks.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
The South Fulton Police Department applies discipline practices and promotion policies inconsistently, leading to widespread perceptions of disparate treatment among its ranks, according to an independent review launched after two former officers filed lawsuits against the city and former chief.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit argued that law has been applied inconsistently.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistently
Adverb
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Today, however, parents can receive updates immediately and respond just as quickly — sometimes before even speaking with their child.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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That is an oscillation of the Moon, causing parts near the edge of the disc that are often not visible from the Earth to sometimes come into view.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The guard frequency is used infrequently by pilots and controllers because it is reserved for emergencies.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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To develop deep roots, water it deeply and infrequently and let the soil dry out between waterings.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The women rarely have close friends, only rival hostesses and often down-market sisters.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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So the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Kids are welcome here but are seldom seen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to Bilmes, war spending calculations seldom touch on long-term expenditures, particularly the cost of disability benefits to veterans.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Continue stirring and splashing in water, aiming for where the flour has not yet clumped and shaking the bowl (or scraping down the sides) as needed to incorporate all the flour, until the mixture forms small, irregularly sized clumps, about rice- or pea-sized.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Odd pieces that are too small or irregularly shaped to cut into sashimi can be easily minced for spicy poke.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Inconsistently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistently. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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