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
Indeed, since the war broke out, Gulf states — some of whom have no US bases or who are friendly with Tehran — have witnessed indiscriminate Iranian attacks.
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Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In all those cities, their operations came under scrutiny, with local residents and leaders denouncing them as heavy-handed and indiscriminate.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Cluster munitions are by definition indiscriminate, which is why their use against populated areas is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
There was also plenty of indiscriminate tear-gassing of journalists and everyone else, continuing even after Ellis ordered it to stop.
—Seth Stern, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In all those cities, their operations came under scrutiny, with local residents and leaders denouncing them as heavy-handed and indiscriminate.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Cluster munitions are by definition indiscriminate, which is why their use against populated areas is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
There was also plenty of indiscriminate tear-gassing of journalists and everyone else, continuing even after Ellis ordered it to stop.
—Seth Stern, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
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Wonder responded by making the most liberating, thoughtful, adventurous and eclectic work of his career.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several California cities have levied taxes on empty homes and lots, with varied success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The City Council passed four ordinances in 2025 that together encourage the construction of more varied housing types, and by extension, greater density — with the ultimate aim of lowering home prices in a notoriously expensive metro housing market.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its southern counterpart, meanwhile, will be a little taller at 889 ft (270 m), with mixed-use residential space and another rooftop terrace.—
Adam Williams
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brunch stations feature greens, fruit salads, Greek yogurt with assorted toppings, bakery, charcuterie, seafood on ice, an omelet station, and a carving station with prime rib and Atlantic salmon.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Messy centers on Stella (Wasser), a promiscuous love addict who moves to New York City following a tough breakup and sets out on a string of dates in the hopes of finding the right match.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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