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
If officers use crowd-control weapons, they should be deployed to minimize injury and avoid indiscriminate harm.
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Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The aggressive and indiscriminate tactics ICE deploys directly disrupt this dynamic, instilling fear and discouraging our immigrant neighbors from leaving their homes to engage in what were once their routine activities.
—Aubrey Jackson Soller, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Tear gas is an indiscriminate weapon, meaning once it is deployed, it cannot be controlled, and unintended targets may be affected, Haar said.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
The high-profile federal deployment has been strongly opposed by state and local leaders, including Walz, Ellison and Frey, and angered many local residents, who have denounced actions and operations by federal agents as heavy-handed and indiscriminate.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The aggressive and indiscriminate tactics ICE deploys directly disrupt this dynamic, instilling fear and discouraging our immigrant neighbors from leaving their homes to engage in what were once their routine activities.
—Aubrey Jackson Soller, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Tear gas is an indiscriminate weapon, meaning once it is deployed, it cannot be controlled, and unintended targets may be affected, Haar said.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
The high-profile federal deployment has been strongly opposed by state and local leaders, including Walz, Ellison and Frey, and angered many local residents, who have denounced actions and operations by federal agents as heavy-handed and indiscriminate.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
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Mar-a-Lago is an eclectic mix of Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese architectural sytles.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Opened in 2020, the two-story, 5,000-square-foot shop is filled from top-to-bottom with an eclectic and vast selection of unique items that are sourced from around the globe, ranging from vintage and antique to boho and farmhouse.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The terrain favors glades and varied pitches, and the compact base keeps logistics simple.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Imagine a small business owner deciding among a group of varied AI tools from one platform, with efficiency and ease, over a cup of coffee, design sketches in hand.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight, flushable and eco‑friendly, this mixed tofu litter locks in odors fast while staying gentle on paws and easy on the planet.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though results are mixed, several studies show that this herb reduced the number of migraines and the severity of symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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He’s talked tough in news conferences about prosecuting child predators, drug traffickers and assorted wrongdoers.—
Dan Sullivan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The course made for entertaining theater, resembling almost a snow park of assorted obstacles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.
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