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
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Bieber has had clashes with the paparazzi, and has sent ambiguous messages over social media hinting at his sorrow.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Polling in February came on the heels of clashes between Minnesota residents and ICE during the agency’s crackdown on migrants living in the state.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Markle and Middleton never reportedly had a close relationship, and clashes between the two were often reported by the press.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
This energy naturally clashes with Cooper's Uranus in Capricorn in her sixth house of daily operations, workflows and the structure of her day-to-day affairs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Three newer ones — the USS Canberra, USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa — are equipped with advanced mine countermeasure, or MCM, packages that were intended to be useful in areas such as the Persian Gulf, the site of many wars involving clashes in the littoral zone, or shallow coastal areas.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
What should be a straightforward day of music grinds to a halt as the artists struggle to deal with personality clashes, an ambitious trumpeter named Levee (Boseman), and the band's mercurial frontwoman.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
A little indulgence won’t hurt as the moon clashes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 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
Noun
When the lawsuit was originally filed in October, Operation Midway Blitz was in full swing, with near-daily clashes between immigration agents and protesters on the streets and outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Bieber has had clashes with the paparazzi, and has sent ambiguous messages over social media hinting at his sorrow.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Polling in February came on the heels of clashes between Minnesota residents and ICE during the agency’s crackdown on migrants living in the state.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Markle and Middleton never reportedly had a close relationship, and clashes between the two were often reported by the press.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
This energy naturally clashes with Cooper's Uranus in Capricorn in her sixth house of daily operations, workflows and the structure of her day-to-day affairs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Three newer ones — the USS Canberra, USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa — are equipped with advanced mine countermeasure, or MCM, packages that were intended to be useful in areas such as the Persian Gulf, the site of many wars involving clashes in the littoral zone, or shallow coastal areas.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
What should be a straightforward day of music grinds to a halt as the artists struggle to deal with personality clashes, an ambitious trumpeter named Levee (Boseman), and the band's mercurial frontwoman.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
This directly clashes with Cooper's Chiron in Virgo — also in her second house, pointing to an underlying vulnerability around worth, whether financially, professionally or even self-esteem.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
A little indulgence won’t hurt as the moon clashes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
Noun
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The early skirmishes certainly appeared that way.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The skirmishes are a preview for more campaigns later this year, when at least a half-dozen states will hold elections for utility regulators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The immediate gratification demanded by right-wing influencers inevitably conflicts with the level of behind-the-scenes preparation required to bring even the most slapdash case in court.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dartmouth professor Jeff Friedman noted that younger voters grew up with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflicts that the public became disenchanted with.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are glimpses of crossover fights between Gambit (Channing Tatum) and Shang-Chi (Simu Liu); Mystique (Rebecca Romijn) and Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh); and Doom and Thor (Hemsworth).—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another admonishes participants not to urinate in the street, start fights, block streets, climb on cars or deface property — all things that have been problems some years.—
Larry Neumeister,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pierre quickly regains his feet but the teens continue to pummel him until gunfire rings out.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are strapping on smartwatches and smart rings to track everything from sleep to heart rate to body temperature.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The business model underpinning kids and family animation is under growing strain, as a post-streaming contraction collides with declining linear viewership and tighter commissioning, a panel at Spain’s Quirino Future Lab session underscored on Wednesday.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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High above the southern part of the Massachusetts island, the Atlantic Ocean collides with the shore.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grandmasters chronicles the rivalries, reinventions, and personal battles shaping the modern pursuit of greatness in the game of kings.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Passages range from the creation of the world to bloody battles and apocalyptic destruction, from exhortations to love of God, neighbor and the needy to passages telling of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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