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
ABC News, 22 May 2026
Ironically enough, one of the worst such cases of this came only four days before Thursday’s announcement, on a Sunday Night Soccer clash between Inter Miami and the Portland Timbers.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
The episode is hailed as one of the most iconic in the show's history, mainly due to Meghann famously clashing with nanny Jo Frost.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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Noun
The clashes between the security forces and supporters of Ousmane Sonko, the then-opposition leader, led to at least 16 deaths and left several people injured.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Ironically enough, one of the worst such cases of this came only four days before Thursday’s announcement, on a Sunday Night Soccer clash between Inter Miami and the Portland Timbers.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
This one is a place where all walks of ATL life and culture clash in a way that just feels right.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
The episode is hailed as one of the most iconic in the show's history, mainly due to Meghann famously clashing with nanny Jo Frost.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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Forbes was taken down by then-Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay in the skirmish.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Here are some photos from the second of three skirmishes in this always entertaining Show Me State clash.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The seeds are loose and clatter around inside the pods, giving baptisia the name rattleweed, as children once used the seedpods as rattles.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For months conflicting news accounts have circulated that he was imprisoned or under house arrest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Narrow preemption of conflicting compliance regimes might pass, but only if paired with a federal floor doing the work the preempted state laws did.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Decades-long legal battle The Supreme Court decision to overturn Glossip’s conviction and death sentence last year marked a major turning point in his decades-long legal battle.—
Linh Tran,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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But the frenzied redistricting battle of the past few months — including a congressional map in his home state thrown out by a court after people voted to approve it, and certain elections postponed in Louisiana and Alabama after mail ballots already went out — has done it.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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There’s a bohemian bent—Chloé is a favorite, as is a trusty turquoise ring—as well as a subtle nod to the beach.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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The motorcyclist subsequently collided with the side of the Cybertruck.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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That’s when the real fight begins.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
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Usually when an actor in a major role skedaddles a series in mid-stream — because of firings, feuds, contract fights, health crises or creative flameouts — the show finds a way to go on.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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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 25 May. 2026.
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