inconsistently

adverb

Definition of inconsistentlynext
as in sometimes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistently
  1. sometimes
  2. rarely
  3. seldom
Adverb
  • Extreme Weather Threatens Grid Creating a clean energy supply in California requires dealing with the state's varied and sometimes tough climate.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sometimes investigates potential clusters.
    Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of sometimes
Adverb
  • This stands in contrast to mid-market private equity transactions, where minority investors rarely face personal guarantees.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s How to See Them Next Time On May 10 and 11, an unusually strong geomagnetic storm allowed people around the world to view the northern lights at latitudes where they’re rarely seen, from Florida to Spain.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • Really, the forward corps has been a central problem all season with Detroit seldom able to find much offense beyond its top three scorers in Larkin, Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But many of the show’s U.S. counterparts have fallen short, even as real-life issues of national security have seldom felt more pressing.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of seldom
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Thesaurus Entries Near inconsistently

inconsistent

inconsistently

inconsolable

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