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
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
This did little to temper rumors of an ongoing clash between them.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Beijing also asserts sweeping claims over the South China Sea, where its forces have clashed with their Philippine counterparts within Manila's maritime zone, prompting deeper security cooperation between the U.S. and its treaty ally.
—Micah McCartney — Reporting From Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Their comments are teeing up a clash with fiscal hawks that GOP leaders can scarce afford.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
This did little to temper rumors of an ongoing clash between them.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Verb
All three were appointees of López Obrador, who repeatedly clashed with the justices about his strong-arm efforts to reform electoral law and other initiatives.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Beijing also asserts sweeping claims over the South China Sea, where its forces have clashed with their Philippine counterparts within Manila's maritime zone, prompting deeper security cooperation between the U.S. and its treaty ally.
—Micah McCartney — Reporting From Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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Nuñez warned that more skirmishes could occur on Sunday as PSG will parade on the Champs-Élysées before celebrating the title with their fans at the Parc des Princes stadium.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of land disputes, though Thailand said after the short skirmish that the situation had been resolved.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Sonic booms have become a source of consternation for Southern Californians living near Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, where officials with SpaceX and the U.S. Space Force have acknowledged that their rocket launches and landings are causing the regular rattles.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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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
Verb
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There were conflicting reports on whether the resolution included the release of hostages held by Hamas.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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This week’s presidential election reveals a nation deeply conflicted about how to do that.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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Recently, a German court quietly ended a landmark legal battle that had spanned nearly a decade.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Fires and recovery Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Alderman in a Las Vegas casino deal, and argues that he was engaged in a Hollywood jewelry-heist ring.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The writer-director finds a playful entry point by starting not in Manhattan but in a majestic rocky landscape where the only signs of life are a hot caveman returning from foraging and placing a makeshift ring on the finger of the woman waiting for him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Verb
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In December 2000, a plane collided with two deer after landing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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During the same time period, vehicles collided into 500 black bears mostly while traveling along mountain roadways.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Without a leader and facing a fight over its budget, NASA faces an uncertain future, both in the months ahead and longer term.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Fernandez’s defense attorney said a fight had broken out, and the dad ran across the street to check it out when his son ran after him and was hit.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The Cardinals have enough right-handed thump (especially with Herrera) to utilize Burleson at his strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 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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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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