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
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s what happened in October 2019, when demonstrations against corruption and high unemployment broke out across Iraq, leading to street clashes that left hundreds of people dead.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Then, this fall, the complaint said, Clavio and Rodenbush clashed in a five-person meeting, where Rodenbush argued Clavio's demands would require him to violate a charter between the IDS and the university.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Russell was finally shifted to a starting role for Dallas' lone win of its four games this season, a clash with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s what happened in October 2019, when demonstrations against corruption and high unemployment broke out across Iraq, leading to street clashes that left hundreds of people dead.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Demonstrators clashed with police in Cameroon and Tanzania following disputed elections in both countries, the latest signs of growing voter dissatisfaction with electoral processes in Africa.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Then, this fall, the complaint said, Clavio and Rodenbush clashed in a five-person meeting, where Rodenbush argued Clavio's demands would require him to violate a charter between the IDS and the university.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
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Archaeologist Tony Pollard said that initial analysis indicates their finds were some of the last shots fired during the skirmish.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pro Bowl defensive linemen Derrick Brown was forced to physically remove Robinson from the skirmish as teammates on both sides tried to intervene.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That law conflicts with the state constitution, Womack said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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This trend conflicts with how deeply rural populations value family and friendship, and fails to capture how rural populations interact with the indoor spaces that are central to their daily lives.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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History buffs should head to Saratoga National Historic Park, which was the site of two pivotal Revolutionary War battles.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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What began as a grassroots open-records request has now branched into a multifront legal battle.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bells ring, campuses crowd and intramural pamphlets pile up.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Choose from traditional Thanksgiving entrees such as roast turkey ($29) with giblet dressing, broiled ham steak ($29) with pineapple ring, half Muscovy duckling ($31) with applesauce, or broasted chicken ($29) with cranberry sauce.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Clenton's vehicle collided with a grey Seat Ibiza vehicle, leaving several other individuals hospitalized, per a press release from the Staffordshire Police.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Overseas revenue for Japanese animation first overtook local in the early pandemic era, colliding with global streaming platforms starting to accelerate distribution of Japanese anime overseas.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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When police arrived, however, there was no sign of any fight or crime scene.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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In his eight wins, all eight have come inside the distance, with only two fights seeing a second round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is that the sonic boom becomes a sonic thump of 60 dB to 80 dB, or about that of a car door closing for those on the ground.—
David Szondy
October 28,
New Atlas,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are all about feeling every thump, and beat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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