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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The company's latest systems use radar, cameras, and increasingly sophisticated software to help truck drivers identify hazards, avoid collisions, and respond when someone does something unexpected.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Some studies also suggest moving commuting times nearer to dusk in the fall increases the risk of vehicle collisions with deer and other wildlife, which are more active around sunset.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of collisions

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China’s expanding naval capabilities could alter regional military calculations, particularly in areas where maritime disputes and competing territorial claims already exist.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
With first-party fraud and friendly disputes eroding already thin retail margins, managing chargebacks requires far more than basic operational recovery.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputes

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But deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees that re-emerged this week underscore obstacles to ending the war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Both blame each other for the fiery fights, with Lago saying that disagreements between commissioners used to be more civil before Castro and Commissioner Ariel Fernandez were elected in 2023.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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