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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Still, there are conflicting signals on the war’s impact on consumer confidence.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
That left the Lakers’ star and the entire organization nursing conflicting feelings about the state of the franchise.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
Major questions swirled in the immediate aftermath of the fatal encounter as witnesses from both sides of the protest gave conflicting statements about what led to Kessler’s fall and who the aggressor was.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Still, there are conflicting signals on the war’s impact on consumer confidence.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
The track's lyrics tackle the conflicting feelings that someone can feel toward their physical appearance after undergoing a significant change, such as childbirth.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
That left the Lakers’ star and the entire organization nursing conflicting feelings about the state of the franchise.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
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The inconsistent role wreaked havoc with his shot.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Approval processes often depend on manual back-and-forth, while visibility beyond tier one suppliers is inconsistent at best.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Andrade is used to clashing with the DeSantis administration.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Why Workers Are Returning Several years later, however, many of those expectations are colliding with economic strain.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Why Longevity Clinics Matter Now The boom is colliding with a broader cultural moment around aging, prevention and biohacking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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