conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
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conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Towels & Bedding There's a lot of conflicting information out there on washing towels and bedding in cold water simply for the energy savings, but Ken Doty, cleaning expert at The Maids, says this temperature is not the best choice.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Two psychologists had conflicting views whether the son of the former co-owners of Knaus Berry Farm — charged with beating his mother to death — was competent to stand trial.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
During her therapy sessions with Evelyn, Leila sees a range of conflicting flashbacks.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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