conflict
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The major U.S. stock-market indexes have moved higher for three consecutive weeks on the news that the U.S. and Iran have been working together to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026
They are now aiming to create fully biodegradable versions that avoid complex supply chains and conflict minerals.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
Believing that the conflict would pass quickly, the recording studio became Ibrahem's temporary shelter while he continued to make music, writing and recording a song, whose title translates as Give Peace A Chance.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Mediation tends to produce short-term crisis abatement at the cost of long-term stability because agreements reached under third-party pressure often fail to resolve the underlying conditions responsible for conflict in the first place.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
He should have been thrilled with the invitation, but he faced a conflict, and thus was forced to puzzle out what to do.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing conflict
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 7
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Essential Literary Terms
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
