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as in strife
a lack of agreement or harmony
the conflict between absolute freedom and personal responsibility
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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
an armed conflict between strikers and strikebreakers
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as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
the United Nations strives to prevent international conflicts
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the eternal conflict between the forces of good and evil
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as in to clash
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report
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Recent Examples of conflict
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Such a conflict could disrupt global oil supplies, involve international powers, and deepen regional instability.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Veena Jetti, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
There are conflicting accounts about how exactly CoComelon‘s move to Disney came about.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 May 2025
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Noun
The discovery of three huge, unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. airforce during the conflict led to 20,500 people being moved out of the blast radius to safety as bomb disposal experts dove in.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Such a conflict could disrupt global oil supplies, involve international powers, and deepen regional instability.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Verb
The demands of a career in real estate often require long hours, frequent travel and high levels of commitment, which can conflict with family obligations such as childcare or eldercare.
—Veena Jetti, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
There are conflicting accounts about how exactly CoComelon‘s move to Disney came about.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflict
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Even at centers where funds appear to have led to considerable research output, internal strife calls into question the validity of their work.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Arvind and Fashion for Good are holding onto the hope that despite the economic tumult caused by geopolitical strife and exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariffs, brands remain committed to their climate targets despite the high investment costs and the less tangible payback.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Boys lacrosse In a wild Div. 4 round of 16 clash, host Littleton received a goal from Zach Milner with five seconds remaining to list the Tigers to a thrilling 13-12 victory over host Lynnfield.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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This clash has had tangible repercussions: Tesla’s stock experienced a significant drop, erasing over $150 billion in market value, while Trump Media saw a decline of approximately $500 million.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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These meetings initially took place virtually and then in person across different capitals, seeking a cessation of hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Putin had other ideas, tying a halt in hostilities to the West readmitting certain Russian banks into the West’s financial network.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Verb
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In December 2000, a plane collided with two deer after landing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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During the same time period, vehicles collided into 500 black bears mostly while traveling along mountain roadways.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Many more are disturbed by the politicization of churches and turned off by dogmas that promote hate and discord, finding religious teachings and traditions to be outdated and incompatible with their values.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Indeed, such strife and discord have been the rule, not the exception.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Nuñez warned that more skirmishes could occur on Sunday as PSG will parade on the Champs-Élysées before celebrating the title with their fans at the Parc des Princes stadium.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of land disputes, though Thailand said after the short skirmish that the situation had been resolved.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Fighting for working people also means standing up to Donald Trump and his war on the fundamental values of our city.—
Zohran Mamdani,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Israel's government said he was seized from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed early in the war, which began on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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“Conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflict. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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