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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 bottom five hitters in their batting order are inconsistent.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Data are inconsistent, and the topic requires more research, but green tea may protect against the following types of cancer:
Green tea’s high antioxidant content may have a protective effect against cancer.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Bitcoin miners can help renewable energy facilities, whose output is intermittent, resulting in inconsistent revenues, by evening out their revenue by purchasing excess energy at times when, say, wind is plentiful but demand is low, and by shutting off their facilities when usage is high.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
The themes of the advertisements aren't inconsistent with previous messaging from the former president.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Data are inconsistent, and the topic requires more research, but green tea may protect against the following types of cancer:
Green tea’s high antioxidant content may have a protective effect against cancer.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Bitcoin miners can help renewable energy facilities, whose output is intermittent, resulting in inconsistent revenues, by evening out their revenue by purchasing excess energy at times when, say, wind is plentiful but demand is low, and by shutting off their facilities when usage is high.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
The themes of the advertisements aren't inconsistent with previous messaging from the former president.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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The conflicting statements surrounding Sharmahd's death have fueled tensions between Germany and Iran, with Germany responding by closing three Iranian consulates within its borders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Trump was hospitalized with COVID that year while running for re-election, his medical team offered conflicting accounts about the status of his health.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Over the past four years, Bitcoin has been extremely volatile, as shown by the 2022 collapse of the crypto giant FTX.Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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By investing in these areas now, businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success in an increasingly volatile and complex global environment beyond today’s election.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Bird belongs to Bailey, and to first-timer Adams, who does a winning job of being unpredictable herself, even if the film would be better off delving deeper into one of the relationships in her life rather than dipping into all of them in turn.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Combined with worries over increasing predator numbers and unpredictable winters, these circumstances had led managers to cut moose tags by more than 50 percent, the study’s authors explain.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the past, recruiters have discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris has leaned heavily on presenting Trump as unstable, unhinged, and dictatorial in the final weeks of the campaign.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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