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
Investors who expect that software has already bottomed are going through the market to pick those companies that could be best positioned to emerge as AI winners, as many believe the recent bout of selling has been indiscriminate.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The United Nations has warned that indiscriminate targeting of civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
But some congregants’ anguish over October 7th was compounded by dread about Israel’s brutal, indiscriminate response.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The pope has increasingly sharpened his criticism of war in recent weeks, repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and saying military airstrikes are indiscriminate and should be banned.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The United Nations has warned that indiscriminate targeting of civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
But some congregants’ anguish over October 7th was compounded by dread about Israel’s brutal, indiscriminate response.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The pope has increasingly sharpened his criticism of war in recent weeks, repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and saying military airstrikes are indiscriminate and should be banned.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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The even more eclectic Tardigrade Collective teams tenor saxophonist Bradley Nash, electric guitarist, bassist and synthesizer player Ryan Bradley and drummer (and UC San Diego alum) Nolan Fewell, who by day is an associate laboratory director at Mobilab Environmental Determinations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Little Five Points is a bohemian-chic neighborhood with dozens of eclectic stores that are some of the coolest and quirkiest in the entire city.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lighting is varied, treated as another texture in the space, palpable and rich.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The post-debate reaction from this week has been quite mixed, but there is an overall feeling that nobody really delivered a solid punch.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stock futures were little changed, while Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fresh fruit, chocolate, or maybe assorted cheeses instead?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Already, the Pharmalot campus has been bustling as the official mascots have been busy chasing assorted creatures in search of their breakfast.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gossip falsely alleging Susannah to be promiscuous leads to a mob mentality in her church community.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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