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as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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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 Mindy Project, a workplace rom-com that cast the creator as a single ob-gyn, had some great moments but was inconsistent enough to feel as dashed-off as its placeholder title.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Former Alabama guard Rylan Griffen looks like a shell of his former self, too, regressing from a double-digit scorer and Final Four starter to an inconsistent role player.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The commissioner’s restrained view of the FTC’s mission was inconsistent with Roosevelt’s policy agenda, which was the reason the president gave for dismissing him.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
The Data Gap: When Missing Information Costs Lives Incomplete and inconsistent data on women’s health conditions limit medical innovation and investment.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2025
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Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Former Alabama guard Rylan Griffen looks like a shell of his former self, too, regressing from a double-digit scorer and Final Four starter to an inconsistent role player.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The commissioner’s restrained view of the FTC’s mission was inconsistent with Roosevelt’s policy agenda, which was the reason the president gave for dismissing him.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
The Data Gap: When Missing Information Costs Lives Incomplete and inconsistent data on women’s health conditions limit medical innovation and investment.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
Adjective
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Many agencies, meanwhile, told their workforces not to respond or issued conflicting guidance.—
CHRIS MEGERIAN,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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The heads of government agencies also gave conflicting guidance on whether to follow Musk's order.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that AVGO is a tricky stock to buy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump’s tariffs chaos is contributing to delivery delays of goods US stocks were volatile Thursday after Trump’s comments, with the Dow ending the day down by 194 points, or 0.45%.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fires are unpredictable, dangerous, and fast-moving, and every second counts.—
Andrew Ansbro,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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And then there’s the appeals process itself, which remains one of the most unpredictable spectacles in the sport.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Countries like Canada, Portugal, and Australia offer alternative investor visa programs with clear, consistent rules, which would be made more attractive if the U.S. appears unpredictable or politically unstable.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its secret to staying afloat in an unstable industry in the ever-evolving city of Raleigh is willingness to lean into change.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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