conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
ˈkän-ˌflik-
: 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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Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The spread of misinformation has always been a part of warfare, as conflicting sides battle for the public’s support while launching their bombs.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
More advanced routers are more resilient to conflicting signals.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, different measurement methods have produced conflicting results throughout the years.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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