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
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There were conflicting reports about the seat belt, according to court documents.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Madoff attended a hearing regarding the conflicting status of his legal representation in his multi-billion dollar fraud allegations.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Chiles also faced a barrage of hate and harassment from fans, an element ‘adding to the heartbreak.’
Despite holding conflicting interests with her competitor, Barbosu deeply empathized with Chiles’ pain.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There were conflicting reports about the seat belt, according to court documents.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Verb
These conflicting forces are creating more uncertainty around future Fed rate cuts.
—Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Madoff attended a hearing regarding the conflicting status of his legal representation in his multi-billion dollar fraud allegations.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicting
Adjective
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The Royals’ offense has been inconsistent this season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Without clear boundaries, AI agents may act in ways that are inconsistent with business rules, brand voice or regulatory requirements.—
Alan Ranger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The two have appeared to be colliding once again, this time involving the rapper Drake and arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, LeBron James.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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On York Boulevard in Los Angeles, a blurred black hole hangs on a dark wall, joined only by a pair of headphones playing looping echoes of its siblings colliding.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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