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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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
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
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One skirmish involved the arrest of a union leader, David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union of California, who said he was injured and detained by ICE.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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Alongside Israeli military drills, stalled diplomatic talks, and proxy skirmishes, these hostile warnings signal a dangerous escalation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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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
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Some media companies are fighting legal battles with AI startups for copyright infringement, arguing that the infiltration of click-free answers is a serious threat to what has become a modern business model for journalism.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Ripley and Bliss were among the final two to climb the ladder, but Naomi came into the ring and disrupted their momentum.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
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
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With the game being nationally televised on CBS, clips of the fight went viral.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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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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Spade's death on June 5, 2018, stunned the fashion world, highlighting the silent struggles behind one of the industry's biggest names and, along with the death of Anthony Bourdain three days later, sparked a broader conversation about mental health amidst fame and success.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Goldberg emphasized the struggle to balance his warrior mentality with his body's current limitations, especially during Muay Thai training.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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As church bells clang, worshippers fill the sanctuary of San Lorenzo.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Apr. 2025
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Squeezing into the narrow confines, the clang of the metal doors closing and the nearness of their neighbors can be unsettling, if not downright dangerous.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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