as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
donated an indiscriminate jumble of toys, books, and old clothes to the rummage sale
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Recent Examples of indiscriminate
When the bill was partially rejected, peaceful demonstrators were met with tear gas, mass arrests, and indiscriminate violence.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Our concerns about conditions for children in federal government custody are deepening by the day as a result of this administration’s indiscriminate assault on legal and social service providers nationwide like RAICES.
—Dolores K. Schroeder, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Three of the previous five matchups were loopy, feverish close finishes, and the other two were indiscriminate blowouts by the home team.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The indiscriminate firing of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Our concerns about conditions for children in federal government custody are deepening by the day as a result of this administration’s indiscriminate assault on legal and social service providers nationwide like RAICES.
—Dolores K. Schroeder, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Three of the previous five matchups were loopy, feverish close finishes, and the other two were indiscriminate blowouts by the home team.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The indiscriminate firing of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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Much like the Baller League — a six-a-side football competition featuring an eclectic mix of YouTubers, Twitch streamers and ex-professionals — PogChamps is part of chess’s broader attempt to court a younger, online audience by having 12 celebrities face off in timed matches.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The eclectic collection of jam sessions also features West Los Angeles artists and musicians of the era, including Burgess Meredith (Rocky, Batman), as well as members of Oingo Boingo.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Alternatives, a varied category of assets beyond traditional equities and bonds, can significantly enhance portfolio resilience and growth.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Disney's recent efforts to spin these tales into live-action epics have had mixed results, however, to say the least.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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But what about mayo that’s mixed with chipotle or herbs?—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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There’s also sweet options such as Orange Date Scones that are served warm with house made lemon curd, Almond Financier, and assorted Petits Frais.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The product will come in at least five varieties – milk, dark, white, caramel and assorted – and will hit shelves in September.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Currently given the working title Scandals, the show will be an adaptation of the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, which reimagined the promiscuous world of the classic French novel Dangerous Liaisons within the context of Korea’s Joseon era.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s something similar at work in the third season, a promiscuous application of the formula that yields diminishing returns.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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