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
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
As Israel continues its attacks on Iran amid Tehran’s vow to avenge Khamenei’s death, people across the capital and beyond are grappling with conflicting feelings.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Potential conflict with federal law Councilman Julian Jones, a Woodstock Democrat who’s also running for county executive, raised the issue of the legislation conflicting with federal law, saying that the county could not tell ICE that their agents could not wear masks.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As the criminal investigation broadens into how the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego handled millions of taxpayer dollars, county officials have given conflicting information about how the alleged fraud was discovered and who alerted prosecutors.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
As Israel continues its attacks on Iran amid Tehran’s vow to avenge Khamenei’s death, people across the capital and beyond are grappling with conflicting feelings.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
This includes large networks of power-demanding and water-requiring data centers that are being constructed, often conflicting with the electricity and water needs of the humans who live in those locations.
—Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Potential conflict with federal law Councilman Julian Jones, a Woodstock Democrat who’s also running for county executive, raised the issue of the legislation conflicting with federal law, saying that the county could not tell ICE that their agents could not wear masks.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicting
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For a while, cities across Kentucky were inconsistent, with some observing the time change and others not.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Mar. 2026
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Progress to close the gender pay gap has been slow and inconsistent.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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These modern takes on bright red will still provide warmth and drama to the room without overwhelming the space or clashing with other design elements.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Capes, fearless pattern clashing, and polished leather accessories defined Milan Fashion Week street style.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The demand for electricians is colliding with a moment of deep uncertainty for young workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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