as in opposite
being as different as possible
contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
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Recent Examples of contradictory
However, Sheridan’s report has convinced me of just how contradictory to the city’s best interests the mayor seems to be up to now.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
This is a vast nation, complicated and often contradictory, with a history marked by both tragedy and triumph, so this isn’t aiming to be a definitive ranking of the 50 best or most influential American books.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Inspectors from the United Nation’s nuclear watchdog will visit nuclear sites in Iran, its chief has said, after contradictory remarks from the US and Iran on whether those sites would be inspected as part of their agreement to end the war.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio at the time defended the decision, claiming the ICC had issued a contradictory and flawed arrest warrant.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
This is a vast nation, complicated and often contradictory, with a history marked by both tragedy and triumph, so this isn’t aiming to be a definitive ranking of the 50 best or most influential American books.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Inspectors from the United Nation’s nuclear watchdog will visit nuclear sites in Iran, its chief has said, after contradictory remarks from the US and Iran on whether those sites would be inspected as part of their agreement to end the war.
—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio at the time defended the decision, claiming the ICC had issued a contradictory and flawed arrest warrant.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradictory
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On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
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One of them, Paul Skenes, pitched opposite Wheeler on Wednesday for the second time this season.
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The voter response to Measure A should send a strong contrary message.
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Still, this is a contrary call.
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“Contradictory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradictory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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