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
Damaging relations with global trading partners, especially allies, through indiscriminate tariffs threatens the dollar’s dominance, prompting nations to seek alternatives for security and commerce.
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Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The health secretary’s indiscriminate layoffs will undermine his own priorities.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, for a war-weary and dangerously divided nation, the president and his allies in Congress want to invest at least $300 billion more in the war machine and indiscriminate mass deportations.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The indiscriminate slashing has given impotent Democrats a hammer to use against the administration.
—Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The health secretary’s indiscriminate layoffs will undermine his own priorities.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, for a war-weary and dangerously divided nation, the president and his allies in Congress want to invest at least $300 billion more in the war machine and indiscriminate mass deportations.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The indiscriminate slashing has given impotent Democrats a hammer to use against the administration.
—Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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Even from just those three cars, the eclectic nature of the Bicester Scramble is clear.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The eclectic ambiance, adorned with Uzbek tapestries, complements the adventurous palate of its offerings. Casa Dragones Tasting Room A staple in San Miguel's spirits scene, the Casa Dragones Tasting Room offers an immersive experience into the world of premium tequila.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To make sense of the recurring post-hurricane peaks, Cabrera and colleagues analyzed how butterfly numbers varied with precipitation, wind speed, temperature and other meteorological variables.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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While 32 different winds—each with a name—are noted for bringing in varied weather conditions, the most notorious is the Mistral.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed China's promises to support domestic businesses as well as developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sunset bites offered from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. include oysters with chili-lime mignonette, assorted crudite with peanut coconut dip, popcorn shrimp with sambal oelek, and a warm balinese lobster roll, amongst others.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Among the debris were bricks, tins of paint, stones, and other assorted rubbish.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Currently given the working title Scandals, the show will be an adaptation of the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, which reimagined the promiscuous world of the classic French novel Dangerous Liaisons within the context of Korea’s Joseon era.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s something similar at work in the third season, a promiscuous application of the formula that yields diminishing returns.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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