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
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Many of the wounds opened by last year’s bitter inter-chamber clashes never fully healed, said Gaetz, a 78-year-old Panhandle Republican and former Senate president with two decades of experience in the Legislature.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The kaleidoscope of clashing patterns from fantastical florals, warped tartans, and Peruvian and pixelated textiles is essential to the Dries Van Noten DNA, while embracing knowledge of all cultures is the chicest way to live and dress.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The top post in Chicago Public Schools has been vacant since June, following the December 2024 firing without cause of former CEO Pedro Martinez amid a clash over district funding.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Many of the wounds opened by last year’s bitter inter-chamber clashes never fully healed, said Gaetz, a 78-year-old Panhandle Republican and former Senate president with two decades of experience in the Legislature.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Skip nostalgic shades like avocado green and overly bright tones that clash with today’s softer style.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The kaleidoscope of clashing patterns from fantastical florals, warped tartans, and Peruvian and pixelated textiles is essential to the Dries Van Noten DNA, while embracing knowledge of all cultures is the chicest way to live and dress.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
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The war began after several rounds of airstrikes and cross-border skirmishes, stemming from Pakistani claims that the Afghan government was harboring terrorists who used the country as a base to launch attacks against Pakistan.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The curbs were initially enacted in 2020 after a border skirmish escalated tensions between the world’s two most populous nations.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rattlesnakes can be recognized by the distinct sound their rattles make.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The sound of children playing has given way to the rattle of helium balloons clinging to the memorial for 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All these conflicting emotions — grief and joy, birth and death — just collided.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The training camp before a run of competitive fixtures lasted a couple of months and would conflict with his professional commitments in MLS.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Longhorns have won the turnover battle in all but three of their games.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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When Jokic was out in January, the Nuggets understood that the ideal upset formula involved winning the possession battle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Overall, the carjacking ring involved about 60 carjackings, including 29 that were charged in the superseding indictment.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This assortment also includes a large selection of earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings, hair tie sets, keychains and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Defender Nathan Byrne and Inter Miami’s Mateo Silvetti collided in an early head-on crash, with Silvetti drawing a yellow card.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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If the two black holes involved in S241125n collided inside such a disk, the situation would be very different from a merger occurring in empty space.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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But in this fight, the Americans are the only ones who use Tomahawks, and the evidence is pointing toward that specific missile.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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In one episode, the crew of the Red Dwarf visits an Earth on which time moves backwards, culminating in a slapstick reverse Wild West-style bar fight that sees teeth reappear in mouths, windows reassemble, and chairs unbreak over heads.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Ambeo Mini comes with six drivers, including two four-inch woofers that push bass down to 43Hz, creating theater-quality thump without needing a separate subwoofer.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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There was a sudden, loud thump, and Bernie Watermolen brought us awake with a yell that was enough to raise the dead.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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