CONFLICTIONS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

conflictions

noun

plural of confliction

as in conflicts

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Noun

The war has cast a shadow on Persian Gulf nations that have long presented themselves as paragons of stability in a volatile region, mostly unaffected by the conflicts raging in the wider Middle East.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
There are other long shots Trump could attempt, such as trying to end intractable conflicts in Kashmir or Sudan, to forge a reputation as a peacemaker.

— Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of conflicts

Noun

And some of the stones were reportedly thrown at police during nighttime clashes that authorities say left hundreds injured.

— Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
In the letter, the gang leader asks for an international delegation to be dispatched to Haiti to facilitate a dialogue in the Cul-de-Sac Plaine where clashes between armed gang members and security forces have forced people to flee their homes.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of clashes

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Doing so enhances the slight color differences in these rocks, allowing researchers to pick out the different minerals.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
There are, of course, obvious differences between soldiers and agents, for whom a readiness to kill on behalf of the state is generally understood to be a more distant prospect.

— Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of differences

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Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the boy succumbed to injuries sustained in the collisions.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Adding a third component could reveal new quantum behaviors, but three-body collisions can cause atoms to disappear from the system, making experiments difficult to sustain.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of collisions

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But even within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, disagreements remain over how to secure the parliamentary support needed to govern.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment.

— Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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