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
Martinez said that there’s no way Donald Trump is going to undertake mass indiscriminate deportation.
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Robert Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
This indiscriminate use of the drugs can cause bacteria to build up a resistance to them, thus making the antibiotics less effective.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
To simplify the conflict to a fight between Israel and Hamas is to ignore the on-the-ground realities that indicate Israel is waging an indiscriminate war on all Palestinians.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Black bears are consistent and indiscriminate scavengers.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Robert Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
This indiscriminate use of the drugs can cause bacteria to build up a resistance to them, thus making the antibiotics less effective.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
To simplify the conflict to a fight between Israel and Hamas is to ignore the on-the-ground realities that indicate Israel is waging an indiscriminate war on all Palestinians.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Black bears are consistent and indiscriminate scavengers.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
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Forget the stiff, polished high-fashion boutiques — Mima feels like stepping into the eclectic world of your coolest, most unpredictable friend.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accordingly, Valdés called up an eclectic mix of collaborators, including Cuco, Dannylux, and Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The public reaction has been complex and varied, reflecting the deep political, social, and generational divides in South Korea.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In addition to our mainstage concerts, The Phoenix Symphony Learning Institute operates a varied group of programs that reach over 125,000 students, adults, and families every year.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The performance of BlackRock stock over the last few years has been mixed.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rents have been a particular focus for policymakers, and the news there also has been mixed.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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At least a week passed, Smith said, before Etienne delivered some bags of chicken and cans of fruit, string beans and assorted vegetables.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The project went out to assorted studios and streamers near the top of this year, with Warner Bros prevailing in a heated bidding war, in part due to its commitment to a theatrical run.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Neil, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, responds to the abuse by becoming a promiscuous hustler.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Norris' very difficult day-to-day is complicated by the antics of his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), who dropped out of college to work on an oil crew, his promiscuous daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) and his walking cliché of an ex-wife, Angela (Ali Larter).Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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