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
Beyond those three, though, the bullpen was inconsistent.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
With snow sitting on the ground, inconsistent heat and hot water has plagued the Beach 41st Street complex for a while.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.
—Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Microwaves also cannot heat frozen microwavable meals internally with high enough temperatures, or long enough to fully kill bacteria such as salmonella or listeria due to inconsistent heating.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
With snow sitting on the ground, inconsistent heat and hot water has plagued the Beach 41st Street complex for a while.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.
—Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Microwaves also cannot heat frozen microwavable meals internally with high enough temperatures, or long enough to fully kill bacteria such as salmonella or listeria due to inconsistent heating.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Various surveys have produced conflicting results about Arizona's favorite Super Bowl snack over the years.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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His Roc Nation entertainment company has partnered with the NFL to produce the Super Bowl Halftime Shows since 2019 and is responsible for the politically volatile but culturally momentous choice to bring Bad Bunny to the stage Sunday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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That also includes the lives of our officers when faced with armed juveniles in volatile situations.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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This delay has raised concerns about the safety of robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles operating in unpredictable environments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is ideal for decades of sliding across the ice, because bigger mineral grains are more likely to get plucked out by the ice, leaving holes in the surface that could cause unpredictable behavior.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Studies show annual turnover among nursing assistants can approach 100%, and home care roles see turnover rates of around 75%, reflecting both burnout and unstable hours.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Associated Press reported on February 9 that heavy snowfall and an unstable snowpack were the cause of most of the deaths.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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