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
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Because of conflicting match records, FIFA only officially acknowledged his hat trick as the earliest in World Cup history in 2006, after decades of review.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Axiver Harris, interim elections director, said the county is aware of the conflicting guidance and is awaiting further clarification from the state.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Adjective
Feelings are mixed and sometimes conflicting.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Because of conflicting match records, FIFA only officially acknowledged his hat trick as the earliest in World Cup history in 2006, after decades of review.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Verb
Yet its broad contours remained unclear more than a day after the deal was announced, as each side offered conflicting public messaging about what had been agreed.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Axiver Harris, interim elections director, said the county is aware of the conflicting guidance and is awaiting further clarification from the state.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Adjective
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According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
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Golfers have long sought solutions for inconsistent putting, with many traditional tips proving ineffective.
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Yet, the other planets are clashing, bringing weakness, confusion and a potential for fatigue.
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Gouts of flame in the skies, swords clashing below as dragons wage war on the high seas.
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Austria’s Red Bull Ring has been the scene of plenty of drama over the years — from teammate crashes, to title contenders colliding, fires, a deer that found its way onto the track and plenty of first-lap shunts.
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As cars migrate to electric, these century-old industries are colliding, bringing their infrastructure together in unprecedented ways.
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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