1
as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries
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2
as in rattle
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the clash of cymbals
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the colors of your shirt and pants clash a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's
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Recent Examples of clash
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Citing clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters last spring and Jewish students, the agency said that the school failed to take appropriate action despite multiple complaints.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025
This 5-by-7-foot area rug has an abstract design with beige and rust hues that instantly add warmth to a living room or bedroom without clashing with furniture.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The first clash between Musk and Altman happened six months later.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Citing clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters last spring and Jewish students, the agency said that the school failed to take appropriate action despite multiple complaints.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz followed the intrasquad clash with his second news conference since the beginning of camp July 28.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025
This 5-by-7-foot area rug has an abstract design with beige and rust hues that instantly add warmth to a living room or bedroom without clashing with furniture.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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The only skirmish Wednesday was sparked by some trash-talking between Chuba Hubbard and Jenkins — yes, same Jenkins — and peaked when Jenkins threw a football at Hubbard’s helmet.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Attorney: Separate skirmishes, no 'racist mob' Fox told The Enquirer that national and local voices have mischaracterized what actually happened.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The maraca-like rattle was seen as providential by Puritans: a gift from God warning of the approach of danger.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the May 19 press release, the Danish museum said the rattles were mass-produced by professional potters in the ancient city of Hama.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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In response to these conflicting pressures, legal experts have created three resources to assist companies in designing and defending legal DEI measures.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But the detail conflicts with a follow-up interview just days later with the same roommate.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Aug. 2025
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The news was especially monumental given the six-year battle over her masters, which led her to launch her highly successful rerecording endeavor and release Taylor’s Versions of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a judge to jail Beto O'Rourke, claiming the former Democratic congressman violated a court order by fundraising to support the dozens of state Democratic lawmakers who have fled the state amid its redistricting battle.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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In return for parking a sizeable amount of cash into an illiquid asset, many NFL minority owners get perks such as access to tickets and gameday parking, Super Bowl rings, travel perks and locker room access.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those that skip the guardrails may inherit a codebase that feels generated by a mood ring.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What began in 1991 as a nonprofit safe haven for MCs has become a global brand — and on a summer night in Brooklyn, Lyricist Lounge’s legacy collided with Raekwon’s mafioso rap classic.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The vehicle collided with the Maxima, driven by a 40-year-old woman, at the intersection of Salisbury Park Dr. and Carman Ave.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead, dozens of weekly fight nights and four big events a year will be freely available to all Paramount Plus subscribers.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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He was arrested three days after the fights and has been detained at the Hamilton County Justice Center.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Though the latter can play third base, both are primarily generating interest, however much might be out there, for their ability to add some thump to a contending team's lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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