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in conflict

ADJECTIVE

inconsistent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting contrary erratic illogical incompatible irreconcilable uncertain unpredictable

WEAK

at odds at variance capricious changeable discordant discrepant dissonant fickle incoherent incongruent incongruous inconstant lubricious mercurial out of step temperamental unstable variable warring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite harmonious predictable sure unchanging

WEAK

consistent consonant regular steady

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In order to assess whether Trump’s lawsuit was valid, she ordered his personal attorneys and the DOJ to provide written explanations to the court detailing whether they were in conflict with each other.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Indeed, chimps have been documented killing each other before, but usually one-off in events rather than in conflict between distinct groups that were formerly united.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

For those who are already in conflict, there is a need to spend more to replenish stocks or maintain machinery.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Péter Magyar defeated him because he carried a Hungarian flag to every rally, because he proclaimed an inclusive, less exclusive national message, and perhaps above all because Hungarians felt exhausted by being constantly in conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Why aren’t your Greek and Roman sides in conflict, like the other gods?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

in conflict

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