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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
However, the portion sizes were a little inconsistent.
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Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Finally, its personnel classification systems were inconsistent and there was no retirement system for aging employees.
—Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made By History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
As Secretary of Defense, his vulnerability to blackmail, inconsistent statements, and questionable judgment pose unacceptable risks.
—Greg Kelly, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s vision for a physical running game that would complement star quarterback Justin Herbert yielded inconsistent results in the first year of a new scheme as the Chargers battled injuries to both of their most experienced runners.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Finally, its personnel classification systems were inconsistent and there was no retirement system for aging employees.
—Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made By History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
As Secretary of Defense, his vulnerability to blackmail, inconsistent statements, and questionable judgment pose unacceptable risks.
—Greg Kelly, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s vision for a physical running game that would complement star quarterback Justin Herbert yielded inconsistent results in the first year of a new scheme as the Chargers battled injuries to both of their most experienced runners.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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People in these senior leadership roles tend to give space and time for teams to share conflicting perspectives, debate, struggle and get curious with each other before making a decision.Linda Allen-Hardisty, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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While the woman's family has conflicting opinions, many Reddit users have sided with the poster.Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Despite his volatile nature, Sanders has been linked to NFL teams after beginning his coaching career with Jackson State back in 2020.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Other volatile organic compounds are also known to contaminate tap water after fires.Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Laws and norms govern their actions to a degree but the human element is unpredictable.Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Their shifts are relatively short, four hours in the air followed by eight on the ground to try to recover, but the winds remain unpredictable and the flights incredibly intense.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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An underground glow In fungi, the key step towards bioluminescence occurs when the enzyme luciferase converts light-emitting compound called luciferin into an unstable product.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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To address such an unstable yet technical landscape, businesses ‘curate’ teams of experts and ask them to work together.London Business School, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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