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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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as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region
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Recent Examples of clash
Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
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One day after the 2025 season opener, we’re whisked down to Brazil for a Friday night clash between the Chargers and Chiefs.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Orange County football will return to SoFi Stadium on Aug. 29 when district rivals Pacifica and Garden Grove clash at 8:30 p.m.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
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The latest clash between French lawmakers over reducing the country’s hefty public deficit could see its defense spending pledges fall to the wayside, analysts say.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
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One day after the 2025 season opener, we’re whisked down to Brazil for a Friday night clash between the Chargers and Chiefs.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Trump has publicly clashed with Medvedev in recent weeks, the former president now sitting on Russia's security council.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Orange County football will return to SoFi Stadium on Aug. 29 when district rivals Pacifica and Garden Grove clash at 8:30 p.m.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
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The Dodgers were held to three hits by Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres’ bullpen and the Padres took a 2-1 victory in the opener of this weekend’s NL West skirmish.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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Liam Gallagher has been barred from his traditional maracas tossing at Oasis’ reunion concerts after crowd skirmishes in pursuit of the instruments resulted in injuries.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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And a few creaks and rattles cropped up when the exhaust roar or music didn’t drown out all other sounds—though pushing hard in the hills seemed to settle some of the trim into place better.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The rattles weren’t found in rooms, researchers said, but rather in the fill layer between building levels.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Their legal battle was resolved earlier this summer, with the ACC agreeing to a new split of multimedia revenue based partly on football and men’s basketball viewership.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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South closed in 2022 after Guyton’s divorce and a legal battle over the restaurant with her ex-husband.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Gooding, the nurse, first bought her ring to help track her menstrual cycle.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Netflix will also be hosting a Sept. 13 bout between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford, two of the best pound-for-pound boxers to ever step foot in a ring.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Redistricting in Texas, the center of the fight, is far from over.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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He was arrested three days after the fights and has been detained at the Hamilton County Justice Center.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Collins brings some thump to the four spot at no cost after next season.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Also, there's a heavy-duty undercarriage with twin wheels, showing that it is designed for carrier operations where the fighter tends to land on the deck with a pretty hard thump.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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Despite the immense potential and executive enthusiasm, many organizations grapple with implementation hurdles, with one study indicating that 74% struggle to scale AI initiatives effectively to capture value.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead, researchers warn, the real crisis has shifted downward to teenagers and young adults, a demographic whose mental health struggles could have lasting consequences for society.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Amid the tinkle of glassware and clang of cutlery, Saru Jayaraman, an L.A. attorney and president of One Fair Wage, a national coalition pushing to raise wages in the service sector, emphasized the urgency of addressing a steep increase in the cost of living.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Topgolf is installing regulation-size field goal posts at 50 U.S. locations to invite players to chase the satisfying clang of nailing a goal post with a football.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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