1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
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Recent Examples of inconsistent
The high court ruled 7-2 in finding that the rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not facially inconsistent with federal firearms law.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Ideas that diversity programs are discriminatory against white people are inconsistent with the reality that our educational institutions, our health care facilities and our workplaces are diverse and require skills and competencies to navigate those dynamics.
—Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The result is decision makers, including CFOs and boards, are left with an abundance of inconsistent, incomplete and overly granular information.
—Bob Ackerman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Brunson is one of the better players in the NBA and the offense has been fairly inconsistent without him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Ideas that diversity programs are discriminatory against white people are inconsistent with the reality that our educational institutions, our health care facilities and our workplaces are diverse and require skills and competencies to navigate those dynamics.
—Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The result is decision makers, including CFOs and boards, are left with an abundance of inconsistent, incomplete and overly granular information.
—Bob Ackerman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Brunson is one of the better players in the NBA and the offense has been fairly inconsistent without him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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That gross number ignores the economic impact of tariffs and glosses over Trump’s conflicting goals.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are conflicting reports about the influencer's background in golf.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Relievers have always been volatile, prone to inconsistency and bouts of wildness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mitch McConnell Breaks with Trump by Blasting Global Tariff Plan: 'Trade Wars Hurt Working People Most' While stocks are volatile, experts advise relying on stable cash investments, which will be able to mitigate the years after retirement when people may need to dip into savings.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fittingly, given the unpredictable nature of the campaign, who knows what the result or circumstances will be at Tottenham Hotspur on the day Hurzeler’s first season draws to a close?—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Probably Not Complicating matters is that Trump’s trade policy is unpredictable.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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This unstable dwelling, with its crumbling walls and lack of proper bedrooms for the children, comes to stand for a far more sinister lack of boundaries.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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If someone is making credible threats or is mentally unstable, existing laws already allow for arrests, mental health evaluations, and emergency detentions—all of which come with constitutional safeguards.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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