as in collided
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 clashed
Iranian authorities, in turn, view armed Kurdish factions as separatist or terrorist threats, especially groups such as PJAK, which has clashed for years with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps along Iran’s western border.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Plane Jane and Drag Race judge Law Roach clashed on Project Runway in front of Tyra Banks.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
That clashed with the law that established the FTC in 1914, when Congress said commissioners could only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Larson has clashed chiefly with Bronin — rather than his other two opponents — during the campaign.
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Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 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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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The two forces clashed at the North Bridge over the Concord River near the inn.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Carmella Charrington and her sister, Athena, clashed with Allman’s wife, Karen, over who would gain conservatorship of their father, who owned the Jefferson Ave.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Plane Jane and Drag Race judge Law Roach clashed on Project Runway in front of Tyra Banks.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
That clashed with the law that established the FTC in 1914, when Congress said commissioners could only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Larson has clashed chiefly with Bronin — rather than his other two opponents — during the campaign.
—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 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.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The two forces clashed at the North Bridge over the Concord River near the inn.
—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Carmella Charrington and her sister, Athena, clashed with Allman’s wife, Karen, over who would gain conservatorship of their father, who owned the Jefferson Ave.
—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense clashed with the company over disagreements regarding use of its models.
—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashed
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Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal.
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The vehicle stopped at the end of the ramp, then the motorcycle collided with it.
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Many who did stay up or set alarms were fans of the Mexican national team, and were conflicted or even gutted by the 2-0 defeat.
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In each case, the court ruled the president's actions conflicted with the clear text of federal law.
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“Clashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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