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
Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
What about Shell’s future in showbiz after all of the legal clashes with nemesis RJ Cipriani subside?
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Kennedy clashed with Democrats on vaccines and other issues.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Since then, Newsom has repeatedly threatened to withhold funding from cities that don’t deliver reductions in homelessness, spurring clashes with local officials and hand-wringing among homeless services providers nervous about their financial futures.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
What about Shell’s future in showbiz after all of the legal clashes with nemesis RJ Cipriani subside?
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Having moved to a Spring date to avoid clashing with World Cup soccer games, FICG runs April 17- 25 this year.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Kennedy clashed with Democrats on vaccines and other issues.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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With no end to the larger skirmish in sight, fears persist that the shipment of medical supplies could remain at risk.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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The early skirmishes certainly appeared that way.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But stopping the clap of Thunder and rattle of Spurs calls for something special.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cole was left deeply conflicted.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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There have been conflicting recent signs from the administration about its position on key public health questions such as vaccination policy, and the independence of the CDC in general.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Navy has 16 warships — 11 destroyers, three amphibious assault ships, an aircraft carrier and a littoral combat ship — in the Middle East out of a battle force of roughly 300 total warships.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Navy has 16 warships — 11 destroyers, three amphibious assault ships, an aircraft carrier, and a littoral combat ship — in the Middle East out of a battle force of roughly 300 total warships.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pierre quickly regains his feet but the teens continue to pummel him until gunfire rings out.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The league’s best and most unselfish player deserves another ring to crash the all-time top 10 party.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the expectation of change collides with a system configured to withstand change, combustion often follows.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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On March 22, an Air Canada jet carrying 76 people collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Republican candidates, State Senator Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy, are in a very contentious fight.—
Jack Fink
April 12,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The crowd laughed, and the Parenthood actor noted that people intervened and broke up the fight.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Yankees need Wells to provide at least some thump in a bottom third of the order that hasn’t been very good.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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