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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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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
Brian Higgins, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal tells me, wryly — of behind-the-scenes clashes between the director and the studio.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said that at least 25 people were also wounded in the clashes and some of them were in critical condition.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Police and paramilitary forces used batons and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, and at least nine people were killed in the clashes, authorities said.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Public clashes with reporters and sharp responses from his press team have become more frequent, reinforcing a perception of a political operation that defaults to confrontation.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Mar. 2026
The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Security forces deployed police and paramilitary units as clashes intensified outside the compound.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said at least eight people were also wounded in the clashes.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Jan. 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
At Tender, Whitney clashes with his more hedonistic co-founder Jonah (Kal Penn) and bosses around his assistant Haley (Kiernan Shipka).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
That statement clashes with the First Amendment, where decades of case law have maintained that students do not shed their free expression rights when on campus.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 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
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
Noun
As the southern Gulf Stream clashes with the northern Labrador Current, the rough waters steer sailors toward shallow shoals and ultimate disaster.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal tells me, wryly — of behind-the-scenes clashes between the director and the studio.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said that at least 25 people were also wounded in the clashes and some of them were in critical condition.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Police and paramilitary forces used batons and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, and at least nine people were killed in the clashes, authorities said.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Public clashes with reporters and sharp responses from his press team have become more frequent, reinforcing a perception of a political operation that defaults to confrontation.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Mar. 2026
The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Security forces deployed police and paramilitary units as clashes intensified outside the compound.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said at least eight people were also wounded in the clashes.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the early days of tour rehearsal, Johannes shows up and immediately clashes with Celeste, causing more stress for Charli.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Jan. 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
At Tender, Whitney clashes with his more hedonistic co-founder Jonah (Kal Penn) and bosses around his assistant Haley (Kiernan Shipka).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
That statement clashes with the First Amendment, where decades of case law have maintained that students do not shed their free expression rights when on campus.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
Noun
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Instead, Washington stages high-volume skirmishes over symbolic and petty conflicts.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan and neighboring India, both nuclear armed powers, have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But Balzano rejects the idea that fast development automatically conflicts with automotive reliability.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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That approach also conflicts with the national framework governing commercial driver licensing.—
Bhupinder Kaur,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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After the rise of Christianity, the passages under the Hippodrome, a stadium once used for chariot races and gladiator fights, were repurposed as workshops for dyeing fabric and making pottery.—
Durrie Bouscaren,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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The question is whether the audience and the rest of the country would be better served if more energy devoted to political fights were spent on the less glamorous, but far more consequential, task of updating communications law for the world that actually exists.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Saturn's rings sweep in rising and falling siren-like tones, while deep bass notes represent the planet itself.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her silver earrings and two rings—one on each hand—worked as a point of light and the final seal of a stylish outfit that places Ha in the spotlight as one of the most promising style stars.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hormonal chaos collides with maximum responsibility and minimum infrastructure, and what used to be manageable becomes debilitating.—
Sarah Oreck,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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This manhunt soon collides with financial journalist Isabel De Leon (Genesis Rodriguez) and billionaire power broker Jacob Monroe (Louis Herthum), who Peter made a deal with in season 2.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The opening of Acorn Ridge Casino follows two decades of delays and legal battles regarding land, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The battles took place in modern-day Israel, Turkey, Syria and other Middle Eastern countries.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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