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
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.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Snares, often set by impoverished communities to catch small game for food, are indiscriminate and can trap any animal.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The only question now is the final tally of Donald’s victims, mostly civilians and children, when his Middle East power grab from indiscriminate carpet-bombing comes to an end.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Snares, often set by impoverished communities to catch small game for food, are indiscriminate and can trap any animal.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The only question now is the final tally of Donald’s victims, mostly civilians and children, when his Middle East power grab from indiscriminate carpet-bombing comes to an end.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 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
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With a business model that has adapted to changing needs and changing markets, American Express has, for most of its varied history, catered to growth and the perception of exclusivity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, full autonomy still depends on achieving consistent reliability in varied environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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The latest real estate report from Jones Lang LaSalle for the first quarter of the year painted a mixed picture.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That won’t be a concern with the official release, which brings assorted search capabilities to your Windows PC.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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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 20 Apr. 2026.
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