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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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
Grant Peck, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Their goal with the video was to push back against the president’s domestic troop deployments, a trend his critics feared might lead to clashes with ordinary Americans or be used to interfere in upcoming elections.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
International governments have updated guidance for travel to the United States, citing clashes with security officials, political demonstrations, and upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
After suffering the tragic loss of his son, Burkart clashes with Turner in their search for his son’s killer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Romance feels confining as Venus clashes with Uranus today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The march then diverted left onto Via Benaco, moving away from the Village with clashes beginning when the protest reached Piazzale Corvetto.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
And Eat Street was the scene of a series of clashes, before federal officers and local and state police pulled back and protesters took over the area.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Considered to be one of the earliest TV villains, the reality television alum was known for his lack of personal hygiene, as well as his frequent clashes with fellow housemates.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 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
Subsequent border clashes with Cambodia allowed Anutin to recast himself as a wartime leader after his popularity initially slipped because of floods and financial scandals.
—Grant Peck, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Their goal with the video was to push back against the president’s domestic troop deployments, a trend his critics feared might lead to clashes with ordinary Americans or be used to interfere in upcoming elections.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
International governments have updated guidance for travel to the United States, citing clashes with security officials, political demonstrations, and upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
After suffering the tragic loss of his son, Burkart clashes with Turner in their search for his son’s killer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Romance feels confining as Venus clashes with Uranus today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The march then diverted left onto Via Benaco, moving away from the Village with clashes beginning when the protest reached Piazzale Corvetto.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
And Eat Street was the scene of a series of clashes, before federal officers and local and state police pulled back and protesters took over the area.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Considered to be one of the earliest TV villains, the reality television alum was known for his lack of personal hygiene, as well as his frequent clashes with fellow housemates.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 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
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And while his 11 years with the Yankees were often marked with verbal skirmishes with George Steinbrenner, in 1982 the Boss showed his respect for Nettles’ baseball acumen and quiet clubhouse leadership to name him the first Yankee captain since Thurman Munson’s death in 1979.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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These were not skirmishes but full-scale conflicts, usually costing tens—sometimes hundreds—of thousands of lives.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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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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The description conflicts with the White House’s portrayal of the two women as long estranged.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 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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The House Ethics Committee, which is comprised of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and tries to stay away from political fights, typically handles allegations involving lawmakers and their family members.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Pavel Rodon, manager of Havana 1957, said there were fewer fights and better control last year, but the barricades in front of his restaurant also hurt business.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement While most skaters run through their short and free programs every day, skating them at your home rink during training sessions isn’t quite the same as competing under high pressure and high expectations, and the Olympic rings.—
Alice Park,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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For the Los Angeles world premiere, Robbie wore special rings (designed by CeCe Fein-Hughes) with Elordi, and the pair then did an interview about them in British Vogue.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the United States, model-publication licensing also likely collides with speech law.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
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Bombogenesis can happen when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, such as air over warm ocean waters.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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While earlier phases of the Bay-Delta plan have already been litigated, much of the recent focus has been on lengthy negotiations and revisions to the plan, rather than on launching new courtroom battles.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The beef, which started in 1999, has spawned almost three decades of diss tracks and battles in real life and on social media.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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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 11 Feb. 2026.
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