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
Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
Tickets for the clash on Silverstein Eye Centers Field are buy three, get one free at kccomets.com/3peat with 15% off red merchandise in the arena.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Atlas, who was brought on as a special government employee, was not an infectious disease expert and clashed with other public health officials over his views on the coronavirus.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The chaotic clash made national headlines when a Criminal Court judge released several of those involved without bail.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
Tickets for the clash on Silverstein Eye Centers Field are buy three, get one free at kccomets.com/3peat with 15% off red merchandise in the arena.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Desires dictate your decisions as the moon and Jupiter clash.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Atlas, who was brought on as a special government employee, was not an infectious disease expert and clashed with other public health officials over his views on the coronavirus.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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The move immediately became a key skirmish in Mr. Musk’s wider war on the federal bureaucracy.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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The development is just the latest skirmish in a decades-long war that cyclists have waged to legally ride the trails in mountain biking’s birthplace.—
Maureen Gaffney,
Outside Online,
30 Jan. 2025
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The collar’s microphone and sensors can detect rattlesnakes by listening for the sound of a rattle, or detect if a pet goes missing or is kidnapped.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
15 Oct. 2024
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Which brings up a second paradox: Dudamel always seems most energized with scores full of rhythmic rattle and percussive excitement, pieces that demand pinpoint exactitude and a knack for assembling large, coherent structures out of jagged shards.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2024
Verb
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We are constantly being bombarded by conflicting ideas about everything from politics to health.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Arizona, for example, has an OSHA State Plan—but Michaels notes that its policy has previously conflicted with that set by federal OSHA, including around fall protections for residential construction workers.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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At the time, the entertainment giant continued to fight a high-profile legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of its special tax district that afforded the company special privileges in the state to control the land its sprawling theme parks sits on.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The base was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina, who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles that contributed to the Confederacy's downfall.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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In recovering the supercar, authorities also uncovered another theft ring that was using fake documents and VIN switching to steal and traffic luxury vehicles.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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And the Chiefs’ quarterback, who has won two straight rings and will try to become the first to win three in a row, does one thing better than every other QB — and just about better than any who ever lived.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Upon entering the atmosphere, these particles collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, releasing energy as vibrant colors of light.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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One person was killed and four injured after a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil collided with another private plane when landing at an Arizona airport Monday afternoon, authorities said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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But that message was undermined by his company’s fight against TVC.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Transport boxes, electronic scales and gaffs, sharp blades that can be attached to roosters' legs during fights, were found on the property, the news statement said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Talanoa Hufanga against the run The Niners’ veteran safety provided serious thump and steady run fits to help San Francisco’s defense keep the Rams out of the end zone in this game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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