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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
Food and beverage costs also rose, said chief financial officer Adam Rymer, in part thanks to its decision to fix the inconsistent portion problem following widespread social media backlash.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Production cut is part of 'bumpy, inconsistent' EV market
Earlier this year, though, Ford slashed production of the Lightning in half and cut its hourly workforce at the factory by two-thirds.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Loomer has cast doubt on his ability to appeal to true conservatives, referring to his policy positions as inconsistent with the MAGA agenda and his historical ties to the Democratic Party.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This, Westcott told jurors, is inconsistent with Allen's actual behaviors during sessions with Wala.
—Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Production cut is part of 'bumpy, inconsistent' EV market
Earlier this year, though, Ford slashed production of the Lightning in half and cut its hourly workforce at the factory by two-thirds.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Loomer has cast doubt on his ability to appeal to true conservatives, referring to his policy positions as inconsistent with the MAGA agenda and his historical ties to the Democratic Party.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This, Westcott told jurors, is inconsistent with Allen's actual behaviors during sessions with Wala.
—Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Byzantine faults arise when nodes provide conflicting information due to errors or malicious actions.Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield edged higher on Thursday as investors assessed conflicting economic data and several speeches from Federal Reserve policymakers helping to point the way on the future direction of interest rates.Samantha Subin,Scott Schnipper,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 Nov. 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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If a deer is seen crossing or standing beside a road, slow down, because deer can be highly unpredictable and often travel in herds.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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What’s clear is that Mr. Trump is unconventional, unpredictable, and transactional – traits that are likely to double as the de facto strategic guideposts for the next four years.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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