conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
There have been some conflicting reports as to whether Amazon was hunting for a new unscripted chief with some sources saying that Mike Hopkins, who is head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, was leading the charge.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The White House has denied that the bill will add to the deficit, even as independent experts and budget watchdogs offer a conflicting assessment.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
There have been some conflicting reports as to whether Amazon was hunting for a new unscripted chief with some sources saying that Mike Hopkins, who is head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, was leading the charge.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The White House has denied that the bill will add to the deficit, even as independent experts and budget watchdogs offer a conflicting assessment.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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