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
This indiscriminate freeze will cause more people to die.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The junta depends on indiscriminate air assault on population centers to compensate for its increasing weakness in ground forces and territorial control.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Relative to the indiscriminate trade battles President Trump has pitched against the rest of the world, a conflict with China might seem small or even justified.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Damaging relations with global trading partners, especially allies, through indiscriminate tariffs threatens the dollar’s dominance, prompting nations to seek alternatives for security and commerce.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The junta depends on indiscriminate air assault on population centers to compensate for its increasing weakness in ground forces and territorial control.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Relative to the indiscriminate trade battles President Trump has pitched against the rest of the world, a conflict with China might seem small or even justified.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Damaging relations with global trading partners, especially allies, through indiscriminate tariffs threatens the dollar’s dominance, prompting nations to seek alternatives for security and commerce.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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Stacy Zarin Goldberg Lisa Shaffer, the owner and creative director of Washington, DC, studio Lisa & Leroy, is inspired by an eclectic mix of styles and cultures.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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The eclectic ambiance, adorned with Uzbek tapestries, complements the adventurous palate of its offerings. Casa Dragones Tasting Room A staple in San Miguel's spirits scene, the Casa Dragones Tasting Room offers an immersive experience into the world of premium tequila.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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What transpired over the next few minutes felt like a shot — or three — of pure Stagecoach adrenaline, stronger and more intoxicating than any of the varied liquors that had been guzzled all over the Empire Polo Club grounds over the previous 72 hours.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition whose consequences can be varied: nerve damage, heart disease, digestive problems, foot ulcers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Burke, of mixed Chinese American descent, bought the rundown 19th-century building for $700,000 in 2013 and invested more than $4 million in renovations, hoping to be a part of the historic neighborhood’s renaissance.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Highly recommended, too, is a heaping plate of crunchy calamari, best enjoyed at a table while taking in the assorted bric-á-brac hanging throughout the restaurant like kitschy little reminders into Charlotte’s culinary past.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Hats, shirts, jackets, jerseys, cards, and assorted trinkets continue to disappear as quickly as the baseballs Ohtani routinely hits over the fence.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Currently given the working title Scandals, the show will be an adaptation of the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, which reimagined the promiscuous world of the classic French novel Dangerous Liaisons within the context of Korea’s Joseon era.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s something similar at work in the third season, a promiscuous application of the formula that yields diminishing returns.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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