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,
23 June 2026
Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Local media reported the clashes erupted because of frustrations over the delays in the migrants' returning home.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.
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Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The training center was the source of numerous protests and clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
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Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Congress rejected a $1-billion ballroom request amid inflation and outrage, and the surprise funding shift is reviving clashes over presidential power, congressional oversight and the Constitution’s power of the purse.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But American food has always been plural, its dishes sharpened by political, economic, and social clashes that catapulted people and ingredients across vast bodies of water and unforgiving landscapes.
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Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
In the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, violence drove displacements to record levels following the armed clashes in Cite Soleil in March and again in May.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Avoid going into crisis mode as the moon clashes with Pluto.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Azure Blue Azure blue also clashes with the warm, 3000K, soft white bulb that most of us prefer for a relaxing soak.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece Blaire, an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
In the rapidly evolving world of denim manufacturing, the quest for sustainability often clashes with the demand for authentic, high-quality aesthetics.
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Sj Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Social interactions may stir up complicated feelings when the Libra moon clashes with Mercury.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Local media reported the clashes erupted because of frustrations over the delays in the migrants' returning home.
—
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.
—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The training center was the source of numerous protests and clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Congress rejected a $1-billion ballroom request amid inflation and outrage, and the surprise funding shift is reviving clashes over presidential power, congressional oversight and the Constitution’s power of the purse.
—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But American food has always been plural, its dishes sharpened by political, economic, and social clashes that catapulted people and ingredients across vast bodies of water and unforgiving landscapes.
—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
In the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, violence drove displacements to record levels following the armed clashes in Cite Soleil in March and again in May.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Verb
Nader is set to play Selene, a captain of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, who often clashes with Amell's character, Hobie Buchannon, her fellow co-captain.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Avoid going into crisis mode as the moon clashes with Pluto.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Azure Blue Azure blue also clashes with the warm, 3000K, soft white bulb that most of us prefer for a relaxing soak.
—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece Blaire, an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
In the rapidly evolving world of denim manufacturing, the quest for sustainability often clashes with the demand for authentic, high-quality aesthetics.
—
Sj Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.
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Continue reading … — Two arrested as skirmishes erupt outside courthouse after Karmelo Anthony verdict.
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The seeds are loose and clatter around inside the pods, giving baptisia the name rattleweed, as children once used the seedpods as rattles.
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.
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Olathe Schools also agreed to revise or remove any policies, guidance or website content that conflicts with the department’s interpretations of Title IX and Kansas law.
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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
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Skoog said he was honored to receive Sayers’ endorsement, saying mayors are focused on delivering results rather than engaging in political fights.
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For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
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Blown-up images of the Patriots’ Super Bowl rings adorn the hallways leading into the command center.
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The kit includes a 25-foot pole with an installation sleeve and gold ball top, a 3-foot-by-5-foot flag and swivel rings and harness that allow the flag to fly freely.
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Debate over the World War I-era killings, widely seen by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century, now collides with international accusations over Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
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During its journey through the atmosphere over tens of miles, the asteroid collides with air molecules, and the incredible temperatures and pressure usually vaporize it.
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Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
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Unlike in Jalisco or Michoacán, spectacular gun battles are hardly ever seen in Colima.
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The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs.
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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