conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Miscommunication, conflicting work styles or uneven access to information can derail even the most talented teams.
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Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Senate bill is expected to face pushback from conflicting factions of the party, particularly from fiscal hawks who want to reduce the deficit and lawmakers who have drawn a red line on major cuts to social safety net programs.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 28 June 2025
His remarks during a White House press conference come amid conflicting reports, including from US intelligence sources, about the extent of the damage caused by recent American strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Senate Republicans are pushing a provision in a major tax-and-spending bill that would bar states from regulating AI for 10 years to avoid conflicting local rules.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Senate bill is expected to face pushback from conflicting factions of the party, particularly from fiscal hawks who want to reduce the deficit and lawmakers who have drawn a red line on major cuts to social safety net programs.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 28 June 2025
His remarks during a White House press conference come amid conflicting reports, including from US intelligence sources, about the extent of the damage caused by recent American strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Senate Republicans are pushing a provision in a major tax-and-spending bill that would bar states from regulating AI for 10 years to avoid conflicting local rules.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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