1
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
Additional hurdles include integration issues where other grid components like transformers become bottlenecks, inconsistent industry standards, and the need for specialized expertise to determine optimal sensor placement.
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Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite Denver tracking toward a high seed, and despite the Nuggets (46-28) headed toward another 50-win season, this is a team that’s been alarmingly inconsistent of late.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But without a strong messaging foundation, those pieces can feel scattered, inconsistent, or even contradictory.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
His current form may be inconsistent at best, but Finau believes the best results of his career are still ahead of him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite Denver tracking toward a high seed, and despite the Nuggets (46-28) headed toward another 50-win season, this is a team that’s been alarmingly inconsistent of late.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But without a strong messaging foundation, those pieces can feel scattered, inconsistent, or even contradictory.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
His current form may be inconsistent at best, but Finau believes the best results of his career are still ahead of him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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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Trading since has been extremely volatile, with the stock down 13% on Friday, leaving it 18% above its IPO price.—
Annie Palmer,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
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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But the reality is that everyone feels the heat when life is unstable—even therapists.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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Finally, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that schools must enroll and educate students who are with unstable living situations, including migrants, without discrimination.—
Brian Boggs,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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