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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When asked what enterprise leaders spend significant time doing, 81% say moving information between systems, and around three-quarters say the same about reconciling conflicting data or reports.
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Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The White House has sent conflicting messages on the prospects for a deal with Iran, a pattern that continued on Friday.
—Jack Wittels, Fortune, 30 May 2026
According to ballot materials, Measure TC and TT are intended to be complementary rather than conflicting measures.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
There is conflicting information regarding whether Carroll herself is currently under investigation.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2026
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Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The White House has sent conflicting messages on the prospects for a deal with Iran, a pattern that continued on Friday.
—Jack Wittels, Fortune, 30 May 2026
According to ballot materials, Measure TC and TT are intended to be complementary rather than conflicting measures.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
There is conflicting information regarding whether Carroll herself is currently under investigation.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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