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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
Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
As for South Sudan, a senior United Nations official said earlier this week that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is causing destabilization in South Sudan, including armed clashes and food insecurity.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The officers also used the 2020 demonstrations — which began as peaceful demonstrations after George Floyd’s police killing in Minneapolis but devolved into 200 days of sustained protest and sometimes violent clashes — to undermine the administration’s contention that the city is now under siege.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 8 Nov. 2025
Throughout budget deliberations, council members shared concerns about the timeline of the budget roll-out that allowed for little time to create amendments, causing clashes between the city's finance committee and the mayor's office.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent years the native land, one of Brazil’s first, has been invaded by thousands of land grabbers and miners, sparking frequent clashes with indigenous security forces.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
On Friday, clashes between protesters and immigration agents erupted near a middle school in Evanston, a suburb north of Chicago.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The clashes began earlier this month after Pakistani air strikes targeted the head of the Pakistani Taliban in Kabul and other locations.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Her style of comedy stems from her personal experiences of cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Played by Nick Cannon, Devon joins the marching band at Atlanta A&T University, where his confidence quickly clashes with his section leader’s discipline.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
The memo also clashes with a 2019 law that requires back pay for federal workers.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Since Assad’s ousting, Syria has seen flare-ups of deadly sectarian violence, with clashes erupting between security forces and those loyal to the former president, including in Syria’s coastal Latakia region in March.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
As for South Sudan, a senior United Nations official said earlier this week that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is causing destabilization in South Sudan, including armed clashes and food insecurity.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The officers also used the 2020 demonstrations — which began as peaceful demonstrations after George Floyd’s police killing in Minneapolis but devolved into 200 days of sustained protest and sometimes violent clashes — to undermine the administration’s contention that the city is now under siege.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 8 Nov. 2025
Throughout budget deliberations, council members shared concerns about the timeline of the budget roll-out that allowed for little time to create amendments, causing clashes between the city's finance committee and the mayor's office.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent years the native land, one of Brazil’s first, has been invaded by thousands of land grabbers and miners, sparking frequent clashes with indigenous security forces.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
On Friday, clashes between protesters and immigration agents erupted near a middle school in Evanston, a suburb north of Chicago.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The clashes began earlier this month after Pakistani air strikes targeted the head of the Pakistani Taliban in Kabul and other locations.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Her style of comedy stems from her personal experiences of cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Your worst critic is YOU as the moon clashes with Chiron.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Played by Nick Cannon, Devon joins the marching band at Atlanta A&T University, where his confidence quickly clashes with his section leader’s discipline.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
The memo also clashes with a 2019 law that requires back pay for federal workers.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
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David Wolf, the executive director of the Legacy of the Plains Museum in Scottsbluff, said experts estimate that as many 10 people died for every mile of the trail ‒ perhaps as many as 20,000 travelers, plus an unknown number of Native Americans killed during skirmishes.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Amid the skirmishes that ensued, federal agents fired a chemical agent toward a protester at near-point-blank range, and security personnel later opened fire on a U-Haul truck that had backed up toward a barrier on the island’s bridge, injuring the driver and an apparent bystander.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That law conflicts with the state constitution, Womack said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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This trend conflicts with how deeply rural populations value family and friendship, and fails to capture how rural populations interact with the indoor spaces that are central to their daily lives.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Democratic crackup that’s now underway in Washington is distracting the party from a series of brutal fights just ahead that will culminate in next year’s midterms.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Martin's fights, namely her 1996 match against Deirdre Gogarty, brought women's boxing to a whole new audience.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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In a WarGames match, there are two rings side by side inside a large steel cage.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Transdermal patches, gels or rings deliver estrogen that is absorbed directly through the skin which research shows can lower the risk of blood clots.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Oscar winner Pacino plays a powerful mob boss whose empire collides with Father Joe’s crusade.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Still, Trump’s allies say warnings of stagflation — when high inflation collides with high unemployment — are overblown.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, food aid was delayed for tens of millions of people as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were caught up in legal battles related to the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe honors the history of the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Four people were killed over a four-day period in crashes on Arkansas highways, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police reports.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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