conflict
verb (used without object)
to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash.
conflicts
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pluralof conflict.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof conflict (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
conflictverb (used without object)to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash.
Example Sentences
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That has left them vulnerable to strains from unplanned outages, natural disasters or conflicts.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Morgan promises to bring a real-time reporting system that would use blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, allowing the public to review the price and recipients of contracts and highlight any conflicts of interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
In particular, it cited rising energy costs, military conflicts, global trade tensions and concerns about inflation which have led to central banks including the US Federal Reserve raising benchmark interest rates.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The missile has been widely used in recent conflicts including the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The conflicts between these four familiar types of evidence are what make Japanese origins so controversial.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
