conflictive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflictive
Adjective
  • However, the evidence for a gluten-free diet for IBS is conflicting and inconsistent.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The future, for now, is filled with toxic cleanup, insurance adjustments and conflicting visions for rebuilding.
    Sam Lubell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump's orders define only two sexes and state that gender dysphoria is incompatible with military service.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The guidance follows an executive order signed by President Trump in January directing the Pentagon to implement its own policies that say transgender service members are incompatible with military service.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Though such investment had surged in 2017, a spike in 2019 prompted the first concerns that the departure to China of large amounts of American money was inconsistent with President Donald Trump’s goals.
    Derek Scissors, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
  • However, his sophomore year was marred by injuries and inconsistent play.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Conflictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflictive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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