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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The South Korean energy company’s oil-refining business remains strong, as Middle East conflicts keep both crude prices and refining margins elevated, the analysts note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The banks themselves also have mechanisms to prevent conflicts of interest.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
These conflicts appeared to be heading for a reckoning, but then things went quiet.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
It is proposing to change the school history curriculum by placing more emphasis on the century that came before the catastrophic conflicts of World War One and Two.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Letters suggest extensive conflicts between the Fox sisters around this time.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
