as in error
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
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Recent Examples of inconsistency
As a result, the set emerged as a potential tool for ironing out any inconsistencies between different areas of math.
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Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite his inconsistencies in the 2025 season, Klubnik is a talented quarterback with excellent touch and anticipation on his passes.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs' lawyers said those advisories highlight the inconsistencies with Noem's TPS decisions.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
For heat tools, look for inconsistency with heating, odors, and discoloration and/or damage on the heating plates or barrel.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite his inconsistencies in the 2025 season, Klubnik is a talented quarterback with excellent touch and anticipation on his passes.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs' lawyers said those advisories highlight the inconsistencies with Noem's TPS decisions.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
For heat tools, look for inconsistency with heating, odors, and discoloration and/or damage on the heating plates or barrel.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
Noun
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Gobeille led off the seventh with an infield single up the middle, and an error on Kiefer’s bunt put both on.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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During day three of the trial, Elon Musk struggled to present a confident front, which led to a number of unforced errors.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, admitting mistakes doesn’t come easily for many people.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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To avoid this big mistake, figure out in advance exactly how deep the hole should be, and be careful not to dig any deeper.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because there are a lot of discrepancies about that.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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That discrepancy in rates can appear striking on paper, but lower industrial pricing does not automatically mean residential customers are subsidizing large-volume users, according to Piedmont.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories That type of disparity goes both ways.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Virginia and Maryland are both similar in their regional wealth disparity trends, as Maryland has wealthier areas surrounding the DMV and Annapolis, while also being home to areas with high poverty rates on the Eastern Shore and in parts of Baltimore.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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