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
Despite the recent case of high profile indiscriminate violence, the murder rate continues to drop across the five boroughs, with 65 slayings citywide this year through April 12, a 22% drop from the 84 slayings by that time last year.
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
As in Gaza, the recent bombing of Lebanon has been indiscriminate, with unforgivable civilian casualties.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The justice spoke at the University of Kansas about a decision that allowed ICE to resume indiscriminate immigration stops in LA, Bloomberg Law said.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Investors who expect that software has already bottomed are going through the market to pick those companies that could be best positioned to emerge as AI winners, as many believe the recent bout of selling has been indiscriminate.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
As in Gaza, the recent bombing of Lebanon has been indiscriminate, with unforgivable civilian casualties.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The justice spoke at the University of Kansas about a decision that allowed ICE to resume indiscriminate immigration stops in LA, Bloomberg Law said.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Investors who expect that software has already bottomed are going through the market to pick those companies that could be best positioned to emerge as AI winners, as many believe the recent bout of selling has been indiscriminate.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
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The approach to furniture and art is gloriously eclectic.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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That means in the community’s heart along eclectic Andy Rosse Lane, visitors are stocking up on supplies at The Island Store, grabbing coffee and ice cream at Latte Da, and sipping cocktails and munching on seafood at Keylime Bistro.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Because the games are varied on each visit, the location has already seen repeat guests since opening in March, including one family that has visited at least half a dozen times.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The topics on talk radio are varied, though the lives of celebrities and political issues are commonly discussed.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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In the case of mixed martial artists Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey, who meet at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday in Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast, the rust has been gathering for far longer.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The weapon, developed to deliver multiple nuclear warheads over great distances, has a mixed record in testing so far and was once planned to be fielded in 2020.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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LaceLocker® designs include assorted colors and graphic patterns that allow children to choose styles aligned with their personalities and interests.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Gossip falsely alleging Susannah to be promiscuous leads to a mob mentality in her church community.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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