conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Synonyms
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
Recent Examples on the Web
But one of the guests, an old friend of the football star, later confessed to conflicting emotions.
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Susan Schindehette, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The court was asked to consider two conflicting laws, the 1864 ban and a 2022 law that limited abortions to the first 15 weeks of pregnancy, and ruled that the 1864 ban prevailed.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Opening arguments Tuesday laid out conflicting views about the roles Brian Lightfoot and Jeremy White played in a heated protest in the San Diego neighborhood of Pacific Beach on Jan. 9, 2021, three days after the Capitol insurrection.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The two decisions issued Monday offer a snapshot into the conflicting political forces in Florida and across the nation since the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
—Beth Reinhard, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
These two seemingly conflicting archetypal pulls—the desire for perfection and also peace—can find harmony when combined on a trip that’s equal parts organized and wellness-oriented.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
Airdrops have killed people waiting for life-sustaining supplies, trucks have been held up or turned away at the only two entry points, and people have been killed by Israeli gunfire or in stampedes — with conflicting versions of what happened following each time — at distribution points.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
The Hart family deaths caused conflicting emotions Zippy Lomax, a friend of the Hart family, couldn't believe that Jennifer and Sarah would take their children's lives on purpose.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Lawsuit follows similar cases in Mukwonago, Kenosha Federal judges have made conflicting rulings on policies prohibiting trans students from using bathrooms aligned with their gender.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Susan Schindehette, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The court was asked to consider two conflicting laws, the 1864 ban and a 2022 law that limited abortions to the first 15 weeks of pregnancy, and ruled that the 1864 ban prevailed.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Opening arguments Tuesday laid out conflicting views about the roles Brian Lightfoot and Jeremy White played in a heated protest in the San Diego neighborhood of Pacific Beach on Jan. 9, 2021, three days after the Capitol insurrection.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The two decisions issued Monday offer a snapshot into the conflicting political forces in Florida and across the nation since the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
—Beth Reinhard, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
These two seemingly conflicting archetypal pulls—the desire for perfection and also peace—can find harmony when combined on a trip that’s equal parts organized and wellness-oriented.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
Airdrops have killed people waiting for life-sustaining supplies, trucks have been held up or turned away at the only two entry points, and people have been killed by Israeli gunfire or in stampedes — with conflicting versions of what happened following each time — at distribution points.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
The Hart family deaths caused conflicting emotions Zippy Lomax, a friend of the Hart family, couldn't believe that Jennifer and Sarah would take their children's lives on purpose.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Lawsuit follows similar cases in Mukwonago, Kenosha Federal judges have made conflicting rulings on policies prohibiting trans students from using bathrooms aligned with their gender.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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