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
Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
After the temple received the recognition in July, military clashes between Cambodian and Thai troops erupted near the border area.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 17 June 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2025
The 1950s expanded opportunities with casts of thousands clashing swords in widescreen spectacles, helicopter stunt work for aerial shots, and a weekly need for cowboy stunts for television westerns (cf.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Cambodia went back to the court in 2011, following several clashes between its army and Thai forces that killed about 20 and displaced thousands of people.
—Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
After the temple received the recognition in July, military clashes between Cambodian and Thai troops erupted near the border area.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 17 June 2025
Verb
Egos clash in a group environment under today’s Aquarius moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2025
The 1950s expanded opportunities with casts of thousands clashing swords in widescreen spectacles, helicopter stunt work for aerial shots, and a weekly need for cowboy stunts for television westerns (cf.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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One skirmish involved the arrest of a union leader, David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union of California, who said he was injured and detained by ICE.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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Alongside Israeli military drills, stalled diplomatic talks, and proxy skirmishes, these hostile warnings signal a dangerous escalation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Sonic booms have become a source of consternation for Southern Californians living near Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, where officials with SpaceX and the U.S. Space Force have acknowledged that their rocket launches and landings are causing the regular rattles.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Shaking and rolling helps develop hand-eye coordination and promotes dexterity, and one parent tester appreciated the wooden rattle’s ability to foster independent play for her baby.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The conflicting messaging shows how the Trump administration is trying to thread a needle, between appeasing the farming and hospitality industries and meeting the White House’s aggressive deportation goals.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday that Israel is not aiming to eliminate Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or set into motion a regime change in Iran — a statement that conflicts with an Israeli Security Cabinet member’s comments earlier in the day.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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The ruling adds to a larger ongoing legal battle over a 90-year-old Supreme Court decision known as Humphrey’s Executor.—
Lea Skene,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The writer-director finds a playful entry point by starting not in Manhattan but in a majestic rocky landscape where the only signs of life are a hot caveman returning from foraging and placing a makeshift ring on the finger of the woman waiting for him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Ripley and Bliss were among the final two to climb the ladder, but Naomi came into the ring and disrupted their momentum.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Ancient Europe and North America collided, forcing up the vast Caledonian Mountains, which once rivaled the Himalayas in scale.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In 2001, a U.S. intelligence plane and a Chinese fighter jet collided near China, killing a Chinese pilot.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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With the game being nationally televised on CBS, clips of the fight went viral.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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As its infectious message, hip hop hook, gentle-against-forceful thump, radiates further into the zeitgeist expect it be heard everywhere.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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The only noise was the low thump from a boombox in front of a boba shop.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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