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
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The developments signal a potentially explosive primary that could be one of the highest-profile intraparty clashes in next year’s midterms.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The mayor and council have often clashed in Oakland.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Nevertheless, China has expanded its maritime presence into the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, sometimes leading to clashes and collisions at the Spratly Islands and other contested features.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The developments signal a potentially explosive primary that could be one of the highest-profile intraparty clashes in next year’s midterms.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Verb
Ocasio-Cortez has often clashed with Carville and other members of the Democratic establishment for what she's described as being out of touch with the party's base.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The mayor and council have often clashed in Oakland.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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Past skirmishes with Pakistan had allowed Modi to construct a triumphalist narrative of strength that played to his domestic audience.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Fever star Caitlin Clark and Reese got into a skirmish during the game, which sparked boos from the home crowd.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Shaking and rolling helps develop hand-eye coordination and promotes dexterity, and one parent tester appreciated the wooden rattle’s ability to foster independent play for her baby.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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This means the rattles were likely part of their regular production, and may have been sold on the market along with cups and bowls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Verb
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These aims are challenging and often conflict with one another.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The outlook has been further clouded by Europe’s reluctance to expand its energy delivery infrastructure to receive more Azerbaijani gas exports—a step that some member states see as conflicting with the bloc’s ambitious climate goals.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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As a 60-person battle royale, matches can be extremely long and, in tournament play, repeat over and over for hours until a winning team can be crowned.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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These include: Battlefields of the American Revolution: This pane of 15 Forever stamps features artwork and photography commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown, marking the upcoming quarter-millennium of the American Revolution.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Now, a ring sits four wins away after Oklahoma City thundered past the Timberwolves in a decisive 124-94 Game 5 win at home last night.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Modules are premade individually and then connected with outdoor walkways that all sit on a pin foundation with a ring beam producing walkways and decks as in between space.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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But most light just goes and goes, without colliding with anything.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Otherwise the satellite could just end up in a different orbit around Earth and, worse, could collide with other satellites.—
Aaron Shattuck,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The awards ceremony reception was being held outdoors when the fight between two adults led to the stabbing, a Fort Worth ISD spokesperson said in a statement.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Even when cases of public console hacking have led to protracted legal fights—such as George Hotz's saga with the PS3 or Team Xecuter's Switch jailbreaks—console makers don't seem to have used technical means to completely disable offline functions for specific consoles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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