conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
ˈkän-ˌflik-
: 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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What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 June 2026
State election officials and county administrators have warned that the conflicting instructions could create confusion for local election offices and potentially invite litigation if the issue is not resolved before voting begins.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Alexander and Jim Taylor, the other writer, were very true to the deep structure of the book and the fact that there’s not really a main character, just a bunch of conflicting perspectives.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
But conflicting statements on how to characterize the details of the emerging deal suggested sticking points remained.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 June 2026
State election officials and county administrators have warned that the conflicting instructions could create confusion for local election offices and potentially invite litigation if the issue is not resolved before voting begins.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Alexander and Jim Taylor, the other writer, were very true to the deep structure of the book and the fact that there’s not really a main character, just a bunch of conflicting perspectives.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
But conflicting statements on how to characterize the details of the emerging deal suggested sticking points remained.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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