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
Russell and Chamberlain clashed in the playoffs eight times throughout their Hall of Fame careers, with Russell winning seven of those series.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
But the legislation collapsed as different segments of the marijuana industry clashed over a provision tucked into the bill that would have increased taxes on products with higher amounts of THC.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
Kirkmeyer and Bottoms mostly focused on their own experience and opinions throughout the debate but a few times directly clashed with one another.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
An internal affairs investigation has been launched after San Diego police clashed with several people in the Gaslamp Quarter early Sunday, deploying Tasers and pepper spray as violent fights broke out amid a large crowd, police officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Iranians tried to enter Kuwait on May 1 aboard a fishing boat and clashed with Kuwaiti soliders, Kuwaiti state media said.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Democrats and Republicans have argued over who is to blame for rising healthcare costs, and Vance and Oz have clashed with California leaders before.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Paul has consistently opposed unauthorized military interventions and has frequently clashed with Republican presidents over foreign policy.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
But the legislation collapsed as different segments of the marijuana industry clashed over a provision tucked into the bill that would have increased taxes on products with higher amounts of THC.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
Kirkmeyer and Bottoms mostly focused on their own experience and opinions throughout the debate but a few times directly clashed with one another.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
An internal affairs investigation has been launched after San Diego police clashed with several people in the Gaslamp Quarter early Sunday, deploying Tasers and pepper spray as violent fights broke out amid a large crowd, police officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Iranians tried to enter Kuwait on May 1 aboard a fishing boat and clashed with Kuwaiti soliders, Kuwaiti state media said.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Democrats and Republicans have argued over who is to blame for rising healthcare costs, and Vance and Oz have clashed with California leaders before.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Paul has consistently opposed unauthorized military interventions and has frequently clashed with Republican presidents over foreign policy.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashed
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An air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in southwestern Idaho was canceled on Sunday, May 17, after two Navy jets collided midair and crashed during a demonstration, forcing four crew members to eject safely from the aircraft, authorities and base officials said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Two fighter jets collided in midair during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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But both Andy and the film were conflicted.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Both Pirro and Blanche were inside the ballroom during the incident, which federal public defenders used as partial justification to say they are conflicted in the case.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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