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
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
For decades, different medical organizations issued their own, sometimes conflicting, recommendations.
—Jake Scott, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite the conflicting priorities of the center right and the center left, Merz’s coalition is managing to hold together because another snap federal election could bring the AfD closer to power.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
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Government troops launched an armored offensive on Thursday, with conflicting reports of how the fight proceeded.
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Instead, there is an Inside Out vibe to Madly as the movie gives voice to the characters’ conflicting inner emotions that may or may not get in the way of the heart.
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The company says the system aims to tackle persistent challenges in the hospitality industry, including labor shortages, inconsistent drink quality, and long service times.—
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In some cases, CBS News ran images through AI detection tools, which can be inconsistent or inaccurate but can still help flag possibly manipulated content.—
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The committee agreed that Wednesday's death was a tragedy, but McCollum said the mayor's rhetoric contributes to people clashing with ICE agents.—
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After clashing with coworkers, the character resigned from the force.—
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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.—
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After colliding with Sanchez’s vehicle, the driver allegedly continued to elude police and struck a recreational vehicle parked on private property.—
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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