conflicting

adjective

con·flict·ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ

Synonyms of conflicting next

: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible

conflicting theories

conflictingly

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē

-ˌflik-

adverb

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Recent Examples on the Web State of play: Shareholders that vote next week have received conflicting recommendations. —

Michael Flaherty, Axios, 17 July 2024 The denial letters also offer conflicting requirements. —

Orion Rummler, Them, 16 July 2024 The Ethics Commission found evidence of conflicting employment, noting that some of Perez’s real estate customers at RD Realty were her direct subordinates in the HR department. —

Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024 The request comes in response to conflicting information from the Biden White House about how recently the president was evaluated. —

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