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
As a councilman, Calvo often clashed with Bovo over city services and emergency response.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The two clashed over law enforcement credentials and public safety.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Authorities imposed a curfew and an internet blackout while security forces clashed with protesters.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Members of the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis clashed with rallygoers, and the sides exchanged gunfire, killing five (four of whom were CWP members) and injuring 12 in what became known as the Greensboro Massacre.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Because of its determination to deliver pay-TV in a different way, however, YouTube has increasingly clashed with traditional media companies, including four prior carriage fights in 2025 alone.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The guru and demon clashed against snowy peaks, barren canyons, and dusty trails until the guru finally prevailed in gruesome fashion, scattering the demon’s entrails and blood across the landscape.
—Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The two clashed over law enforcement credentials and public safety.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Authorities imposed a curfew and an internet blackout while security forces clashed with protesters.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Members of the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis clashed with rallygoers, and the sides exchanged gunfire, killing five (four of whom were CWP members) and injuring 12 in what became known as the Greensboro Massacre.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Because of its determination to deliver pay-TV in a different way, however, YouTube has increasingly clashed with traditional media companies, including four prior carriage fights in 2025 alone.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The guru and demon clashed against snowy peaks, barren canyons, and dusty trails until the guru finally prevailed in gruesome fashion, scattering the demon’s entrails and blood across the landscape.
—Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashed
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Peter was driving when their car collided with the one carrying Carrie and her own newborn.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The worlds of digital production, the creator economy and traditional media collided at the Digital Content Forum at the BFI on London’s South Bank this week.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Instead of a caricature, the actor turned Gustav into someone irascible yet charming, softening and conflicted in their golden years.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shannon McCarthy brings out the kooky side of Maureen, Eboni Muse is dignified and restrained as the ever-patient Joanne, and Juwan Stanford is conflicted as Benny.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Clashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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