1
as in skirmishes
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 rattles
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the clash of cymbals
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as in conflicts
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 clashes
Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The issue has become increasingly important following a surge in sectarian clashes in recent months that left hundreds of civilians from Syria’s Alawite and Druze communities dead, many reportedly at the hands of fighters aligned with pro-government forces.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
That deployment antagonized demonstrators and prompted nightly clashes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
The wrong basis of unity also makes clashes inevitable.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Demonstrations outside Portland’s ICE facility continue, with protesters regularly gathering to oppose immigration enforcement policies, sometimes resulting in clashes with federal agents.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Last week, violent clashes between protesters and ICE agents at the facility led to 16 arrests.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The feces contrast with her teeth in a way that inexplicably clashes with her eyeshadow, and the vignette is instantly burned in your brain.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
As the moon clashes with Chiron, spinning out is a serious risk!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
As the moon clashes with Venus, you’ve been left out of the group chat’s plans.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The issue has become increasingly important following a surge in sectarian clashes in recent months that left hundreds of civilians from Syria’s Alawite and Druze communities dead, many reportedly at the hands of fighters aligned with pro-government forces.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
That deployment antagonized demonstrators and prompted nightly clashes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
The wrong basis of unity also makes clashes inevitable.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Demonstrations outside Portland’s ICE facility continue, with protesters regularly gathering to oppose immigration enforcement policies, sometimes resulting in clashes with federal agents.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Last week, violent clashes between protesters and ICE agents at the facility led to 16 arrests.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
But over-protective matriarch Gladys Gibbes (Octavia Spencer) is a celebrity chef who clashes with Rachel.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The feces contrast with her teeth in a way that inexplicably clashes with her eyeshadow, and the vignette is instantly burned in your brain.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
As the moon clashes with Chiron, spinning out is a serious risk!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
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These issues are not unique to the WNBA, as its affiliate league, the NBA, has weathered refereeing controversies and skirmishes over player pay for years.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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All these years later, Corigliano’s symphony has outlasted those skirmishes and emerged sounding fresh and exciting and powerful.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Work culture, tennis or otherwise, rewards busyness and often self-sacrifice, which conflicts with self-care and mental health.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Let’s tie it all together by predicting that the first meeting of the season between Toronto and Philadelphia gets well and truly out of control … which by today’s standards means there are three fights in the game.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unions, fights, and trash – oh my!—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This wooden jewelry box features five compartments to organize rings, earrings, pins, and brooches, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Watches & Wearables Prime Big Deal Days bring major discounts on top wearable tech from watches to smart rings.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Family drama collides with environmental urgency.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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That framing matters because inference is where AI collides with day-to-day usage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lawsuit opens a new front in the legal battles the White House is waging against state and local officials, coming just hours after a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of the guard to Portland, Oregon.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Burton has attempted to reboot the series himself, past efforts were stalled by legal battles with Buffalo Toronto Public Media.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, the Tsukahara family’s attorney emphasized that multiple factors can contribute to crashes while highlighting Tesla’s responsibility for occupant safety systems.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Expect car crashes, characters being stuck on desert islands, murder and other dramatic storylines.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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