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
But indiscriminate strikes on civilians in the Gulf and the disruptions to global trade are eliciting a global reaction.
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Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The selling has sometimes been indiscriminate, many investors say, but the weakness continues to plague several big name companies, such as Robinhood and ServiceNow .
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
So these attacks by the Iranians appear to be more and more random, disparate and indiscriminate.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The selling has sometimes been indiscriminate, many investors say, but the weakness continues to plague several big name companies, such as Robinhood and ServiceNow .
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
So these attacks by the Iranians appear to be more and more random, disparate and indiscriminate.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 SeriesMakers packs an eclectic lineup, driven by creators’ strongly singular voices.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Pitt is set up to work as an ensemble show — a strong group of actors, varied characters with distinct experiences, a steady stream of patients and cases that allow new dynamics to emerge — but spending so much time on Robby this season has kept it from becoming one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Passengers reported lines stretching of up to two or three hours at some JFK terminals, although wait times varied dramatically from terminal to terminal and at different times of the day.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The mixed messages came as the war has shown no signs of abating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Firesign Theatre, a comedy group formed in the 1960s, created surreal albums that mixed satire and science fiction, and inspired a generation of misfits.—
Giri Nathan,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
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Writer-director Luchina Fisher’s documentary The Dads, a portrait of assorted American fathers trying to support their trans and non-binary children in these dark times, is both painfully timely and blessedly hopeful, a warning and a balm in one handy package.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Guests can enjoy signature menu favorites alongside brunch offerings perfect for the holiday weekend, such as brulée French toast, black truffle burger, Parisienne gnocchi, and assorted eclairs for dessert.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 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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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 26 Mar. 2026.
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