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
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
On May 11, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) suspended operations in the area as armed clashes injured dozens and pushed hundreds to seek shelter at the medical facility.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Noun
In the semifinals, Barnes and Tran rallied past Marina’s David Tran and Alejandro Hill 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a clash of Sunset League foes.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
On May 11, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) suspended operations in the area as armed clashes injured dozens and pushed hundreds to seek shelter at the medical facility.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Verb
After clashing with Clark during the game, Hayes was caught on a hot mic complaining that officials were favoring the Fever star.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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Inconspicuous blows against Denver escalated to skirmishes.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the religious right profited handsomely from the skirmish.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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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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Provide consistent and accurate information that stands out above a flood of conflicting and confusing social media messages to convince you to take action when a storm comes knocking.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Fraser plays Dwight Eisenhower who, on the eve of the Normandy invasion, has to determine whether to send Allied forces into France based on conflicting meteorologist reports.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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On May 18, two armed teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing an armed security guard in a gun battle, then fatally shooting two men cornered in the parking lot, police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Staal made it 2-0 a minute and change later by winning a big boy net-front battle with Josh Anderson to pound in his second of the playoffs and continue his line’s dominance over the Canadiens.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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With room for about 5,000 spectators across the octagon ring, the sprawling setup resembles a large-scale concert production as much as a traditional UFC arena.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The open-air market forms a pedestrian-only ring around the foot of the Acropolis and has served as a gathering point for locals and travelers for thousands of years.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Marcelo Mayer joined Rafaela on the corners because Guardians righty Codi Heuer’s 2-2 slider collided with his right ankle, but the two free baserunners were returned to sender when pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida flew out to left.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Seymour collided with him trying to cover the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The larger federal action was still a budget-and-eligibility fight dressed up in the language of reform.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Congress, not the budget, had the last word Behind the single lease sat a much larger fight.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Soon after, hearing the thump of ball on metal gate, Badri stepped outside to check if his message had been heeded.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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