as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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as in clashing
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report
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Recent Examples of conflicting
ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The latest exchanges come as Washington and Tehran send conflicting messages about the war's future and possible talks to end it.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The conflicting emotions of facing Ralph in a regional final is not what concerns Auriemma.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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But among those who are slated to speak are big names in the MAGA movement who have voiced conflicting views on the Iran war.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The latest exchanges come as Washington and Tehran send conflicting messages about the war's future and possible talks to end it.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
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Rahman could be heard on video telling ICE agents she's disabled, and Rahman's lawyer said she was overwhelmed by conflicting commands from federal officers.
—Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The conflicting emotions of facing Ralph in a regional final is not what concerns Auriemma.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicting
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For the first half on Friday night, Angel City Football Club was turning in one of those inconsistent performances that Coach Alex Straus expected would happen this season with a young team.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As is often the case for 23-year-olds pushed into large roles, Podziemski has been inconsistent.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Homes, shops, and temples express individual identities, sometimes clashing, often improvised, yet always alive.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some protesters also have worn masks while clashing with immigration agents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dash cam video showed the bus initially colliding with the dump truck.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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