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
USA Today, 24 July 2025
Then, as deadly clashes erupted along the border today, Thailand deployed fighter jets and bombed Cambodian military targets.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2025
At the time of the catalog purchase, Braun — who has since retired from management — represented Justin Bieber and Kanye West, both of whom Swift has clashed with in the past.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Both countries accused each other of starting the clash early on Thursday.
—USA Today, 24 July 2025
Then, as deadly clashes erupted along the border today, Thailand deployed fighter jets and bombed Cambodian military targets.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Verb
This isn’t the first time the White House has directly clashed with news outlets during Trump’s second term.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2025
At the time of the catalog purchase, Braun — who has since retired from management — represented Justin Bieber and Kanye West, both of whom Swift has clashed with in the past.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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This is the third bench-clearing skirmish for the Angels this season, though none has resulted in ejections.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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That’s right, the first camp skirmish pitted a pair of rookies, tackle Josh Simmons and interior defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott, with Simmons appearing to land a right-handed blow to Norman-Lott’s helmet.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Trains going into and out of the city’s main station rattle past its rooftop playground and restaurant.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Mo Plex is not at all conflicted about getting up front.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Some of the parents told authorities they were morally conflicted over a dance routine being taught to their children.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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The conservancy's location is where multiple lion pride territories converge, creating opportunities to witness territorial battles and hunting behavior.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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The conservative-majority court has already knocked out a significant part of the law, but the new legal fronts could reshape decades-long precedent of legal battles over political power.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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Wilson, 33, and the team at The Jewelry Group, Inc. first met up in January, and over the next several months created what is now a starting collection of charm necklaces, earrings, rings, boot bracelets, hat brim bling and collar tips.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Paul Levesque, a 14-time WWE World Champion best known in the ring as Triple H and WWE’s chief content officer since 2022, serves as the narrator of the docuseries.—
Jim Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Good intentions collide with cultural norms going back to Hippocrates.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The plane and the helicopter collided at about 8:48 p.m. local time, sending both aircraft into the frigid river below.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
30 July 2025
Noun
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At one point during the fight, Jose punched Pamela in the face.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Park previously had a fight scheduled on Aug. 9 against ex-world title challenger and No. 10 flyweight Steve Erceg.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team pulled off a shocking blockbuster by landing franchise slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, immediately filling its need for some left-handed thump in the batting order.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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