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
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Culture clash German audiences are looking forward to seeing the performance of Katharina Thalbach, who plays Agnes.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Minasian clashed with respected manager Joe Maddon early in his tenure, eventually leading to Maddon's firing amid an epic losing streak in the 2022 season.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Noun
The push against automakers moving more products to a subscription model is, in part, a generational clash.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Culture clash German audiences are looking forward to seeing the performance of Katharina Thalbach, who plays Agnes.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Verb
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense clashed with the company over disagreements regarding use of its models.
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Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Minasian clashed with respected manager Joe Maddon early in his tenure, eventually leading to Maddon's firing amid an epic losing streak in the 2022 season.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.
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Continue reading … — Two arrested as skirmishes erupt outside courthouse after Karmelo Anthony verdict.
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Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.
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Elsewhere in the snippet of the music video, Latto could be seen walking around a white crib and viewing a scrapbook featuring a page with a rattle and dummy and a positive ClearBlue pregnancy test placed on top.
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Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
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Police said Fogacavalenteneto later gave investigators a post-Miranda statement that conflicted with body camera evidence.
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Riff argued the issue to halt the payout was not a legal battle but rather a political one.
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While the first half of the match was full of battles and speed runs from one goal to another, the players seem to be taking a more methodical pace after returning from the locker room.
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Included in the five photos was a close-up shot of the singer's engagement ring created by Kindred Lubeck with Artifex Fine Jewelry.
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The slideshow on social media showed Kelce’s backyard transformed into a lush, floral garden as the pair embraced and showed off Swift’s new ring — a large diamond set in yellow gold.
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The vehicle stopped at the end of the ramp, then the motorcycle collided with it.
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State police learned that a 23-year-old man from Newington was driving a Lexus ES 300 on I-91 South just south of the on-ramp from the Whitehead Highway when a motorcycle traveling the wrong way collided with the vehicle.
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What is clear is that centrist Democrats haven’t mounted much of a fight.
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Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
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That next phase will focus on measuring the shockwaves generated by the X-59 in flight, along with evaluating the sonic thump impact on the ground.
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Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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