1
as in skirmishes
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 rattles
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the clash of cymbals
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as in conflicts
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 clashes
Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Shots fired in San Bernardino, spike strips in Van Nuys, and clashes in Santa Ana highlight a rise in confrontations between immigration agents and civilians — a trend experts warn is intensifying across Southern California.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Those clashes became viral videos that cemented his reputation as a culture warrior.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
At least 51 people died, authorities said, many in clashes with police as officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Thailand has been in political turmoil since, ever since deadly border clashes with Cambodian forces.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As the moon clashes with Venus, failing to participate strains workplace relationships.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, his mercurial style and public controversies, from social media firestorms to clashes with regulators, have brought volatility to Tesla’s stock and reputation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
As the raid was taking place, violent clashes erupted between ICE agents and around 500 protesters, some of whom waved Mexican flags.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The feces contrast with her teeth in a way that inexplicably clashes with her eyeshadow, and the vignette is instantly burned in your brain.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
As the moon clashes with Chiron, spinning out is a serious risk!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
At least 22 police officers were injured during the clashes, a spokesperson for Spain’s National Police told CNN.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Shots fired in San Bernardino, spike strips in Van Nuys, and clashes in Santa Ana highlight a rise in confrontations between immigration agents and civilians — a trend experts warn is intensifying across Southern California.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Those clashes became viral videos that cemented his reputation as a culture warrior.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
At least 51 people died, authorities said, many in clashes with police as officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Thailand has been in political turmoil since, ever since deadly border clashes with Cambodian forces.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As the moon clashes with Venus, failing to participate strains workplace relationships.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, his mercurial style and public controversies, from social media firestorms to clashes with regulators, have brought volatility to Tesla’s stock and reputation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
As the raid was taking place, violent clashes erupted between ICE agents and around 500 protesters, some of whom waved Mexican flags.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The feces contrast with her teeth in a way that inexplicably clashes with her eyeshadow, and the vignette is instantly burned in your brain.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
As the moon clashes with Chiron, spinning out is a serious risk!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
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Still one of the NFL’s nastiest division rivalries, the game was full of skirmishes and a near-costly unnecessary roughness penalty late in the third against the Eagles that put the Cowboys in position to take the lead.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The lack of an internal-combustion engine means that any EV manufacturer needs to solve for additional NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), so RBW went down the rabbit hole chasing creaks and rattles.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In addition, the act contains a preemption provision that expresses that no state can enforce a law that conflicts with the act.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These cultural differences stoked the media fires further, as Verrett is larger than life in every sense, unapologetically himself and proud of it, which conflicts with Norwegian janteloven.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Whereas large investors once uniformly supported settlements to avoid costly fights, some now argue that quick capitulations undermine shareholder democracy and give too much power to activists.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 defenseman decisively won his fights.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then Edelman’s phone rings, interrupting his thoughts about the 1998 Grammys.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plasma gone in an instant RHIC accelerates beams of particles close to the speed of light and then collides them.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The musical battles in K-Popped did require them to compete against each other.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Years of lobbying and court battles by the LGBTQ community have achieved a few successes over the past decade.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soft-top versions usually weigh more, and heavier vehicles fare better in crashes.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The finale arrives like crashes of thunder and lightning, shifting between forceful and delicate moments.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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