as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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as in clashing
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 conflicting
Elizabeth Stanton, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid a steady cadence of conflicting signals on that front in the first few months of 2026, one of the biggest drumbeats was a report released in early March by the AI giant Anthropic.
—Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
However, conflicting early reports created confusion, with some claiming that Lil Tjay had both shot Offset and been shot himself.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Ten- and 30-year yields reached session highs against an array of conflicting signals about whether Trump’s threats of mass destruction are likely to come to pass.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid a steady cadence of conflicting signals on that front in the first few months of 2026, one of the biggest drumbeats was a report released in early March by the AI giant Anthropic.
—Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
On April 8, 2025, Josh Kroenke dismissed Malone as coach and Calvin Booth as general manager, ending years of awkward, often conflicting news conferences and months of behind-the-curtain tensions.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
However, conflicting early reports created confusion, with some claiming that Lil Tjay had both shot Offset and been shot himself.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicting
Adjective
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In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Maybe—but the effects are likely to be modest and inconsistent.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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Industry insiders suggest the feud stems from clashing business interests and contract disputes, not personal drama, as the two have been trading subtle online jabs for months.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite their military presence and clashing interests, Turkey and Israel have a quiet understanding where each accepts the other's sphere of influence in the country and try to deconflict.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of the predators can be heard colliding with his Sea-Doo, while others could be seen jumping across the surface, the video shows.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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When Vanecek misplayed the puck behind his net after colliding with defenseman Ian Cole, Coronato grabbed the loose puck and tucked it into the vacated net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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