as in collided
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 clashed
Protestors and federal agents clashed near the Edward Roybal Federal Court Building and the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Take the recent afternoon in south Minneapolis, where dozens of protesters, some in gas masks, clashed with immigration agents in south Minneapolis.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Pepsi has clashed with Coke many times over the years — and often during the Super Bowl.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Eleven years ago, the Patriots and Seahawks clashed in the Super Bowl.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists and remediation professionals have clashed over which contaminants homeowners ought to test for after a fire.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
In Minneapolis, federal authorities have clashed with agitators during enforcement operations, resulting in deadly shootings in two cases.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump has clashed in particular Bad Bunny, one of the most popular musicians in the world, who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
—Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The two countries have clashed in a border dispute, causing dozens of civilian and military deaths and forcing tens of thousands of civilians on both sides to evacuate.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Take the recent afternoon in south Minneapolis, where dozens of protesters, some in gas masks, clashed with immigration agents in south Minneapolis.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Pepsi has clashed with Coke many times over the years — and often during the Super Bowl.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Eleven years ago, the Patriots and Seahawks clashed in the Super Bowl.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists and remediation professionals have clashed over which contaminants homeowners ought to test for after a fire.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
In Minneapolis, federal authorities have clashed with agitators during enforcement operations, resulting in deadly shootings in two cases.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump has clashed in particular Bad Bunny, one of the most popular musicians in the world, who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
—Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The two countries have clashed in a border dispute, causing dozens of civilian and military deaths and forcing tens of thousands of civilians on both sides to evacuate.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashed
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Williams fell to the court after Rockets guard Reed Sheppard collided with his right leg.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In 1958, Neihardt swerved his blue Studebaker to avoid a truck and collided head-on into an oncoming car.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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As a result, local madd leaders often supported sets of policy recommendations that diverged—or even conflicted—with the agendas of other chapters.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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When Freddie becomes distracted or emotionally conflicted, Riley addresses the situation directly, emphasizing trust, commitment, and the importance of maintaining focus within their partnership.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Clashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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