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
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
As Sweet noted, elevated inflation and deteriorating labor market conditions typically call for conflicting monetary responses.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Jordan Miller, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
As foreign dignitaries descend in Beijing this week, the conflicting narratives on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are a reminder that eight decades after Japan's surrender, the guns may be silent, but the battle over the legacy of the war is far from over.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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During a Tuesday hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Patel defended himself and his agency from criticism from Democratic lawmakers who seized on conflicting statements released in the immediate aftermath of Kirk's death.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
As Sweet noted, elevated inflation and deteriorating labor market conditions typically call for conflicting monetary responses.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Health impacts are being felt in real time, with health care providers reporting confusion among parents as a result of the conflicting vaccine recommendations.
—Jordan Miller, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
As foreign dignitaries descend in Beijing this week, the conflicting narratives on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are a reminder that eight decades after Japan's surrender, the guns may be silent, but the battle over the legacy of the war is far from over.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicting
Adjective
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Oliver Glasner cannot be accused of giving out inconsistent messages.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Entrepreneurs Need Healthy Discourse to Thrive Entrepreneurship thrives on ideas colliding.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The play showed Patterson colliding directly with Sellers just as the sophomore signal caller released the ball.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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