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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
John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Be aware of your short fuse as Mars clashes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Prominent anti-establishment clashes are playing out in high-profile Senate races in Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa, along with House races in several states.
—Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
In some cases, the panel couldn’t even identify ICE or Border Patrol agents involved in high-profile clashes.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Randy Holmes—Getty Images This incident is the latest in a long line of clashes between Kimmel and the President, with their feud dating back years.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2026
Transportation future While most Coloradans want properly maintained roads, Restore Our Roads clashes with voters’ broader wishes, said Matt Frommer, transportation and land use policy manager for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, an environmental advocacy group.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, clashes between farmers and herders in southwestern Chad left 42 people dead and several homes burned.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The massive expansion of enforcement operations drew local resistance from activists, leading to clashes with federal agents and the deaths of residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti during confrontations with ICE and Border Patrol.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
For instance, as the moon clashes with Saturn, Mars and Mercury in Aries, tempers could flare internally or with those around you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
A little indulgence won’t hurt as the moon clashes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 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
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
Noun
Not to worry, soccer aficionados — there’s an abundance of high-stakes clashes to tide you over until then.
—John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Be aware of your short fuse as Mars clashes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Prominent anti-establishment clashes are playing out in high-profile Senate races in Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa, along with House races in several states.
—Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
In some cases, the panel couldn’t even identify ICE or Border Patrol agents involved in high-profile clashes.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Randy Holmes—Getty Images This incident is the latest in a long line of clashes between Kimmel and the President, with their feud dating back years.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2026
Transportation future While most Coloradans want properly maintained roads, Restore Our Roads clashes with voters’ broader wishes, said Matt Frommer, transportation and land use policy manager for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, an environmental advocacy group.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, clashes between farmers and herders in southwestern Chad left 42 people dead and several homes burned.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The massive expansion of enforcement operations drew local resistance from activists, leading to clashes with federal agents and the deaths of residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti during confrontations with ICE and Border Patrol.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
For instance, as the moon clashes with Saturn, Mars and Mercury in Aries, tempers could flare internally or with those around you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
A little indulgence won’t hurt as the moon clashes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
Noun
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The game was delayed with just under six minutes on the clock after several skirmishes broke out, leading to the ejections of Seals captain Wes Berg and Toronto’s Elijah Gash.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The early skirmishes certainly appeared that way.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.—
Don Sweeney
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Intuitive Surgical also conflicts with our recent initiation of Johnson & Johnson, which is seeking to enter the robotic surgery market.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 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
Noun
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Four interior cameras focused on student safety, including incidents such as bullying or fights.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Even if there were arguments and fights, there was still love between those arguments and fights.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Interestingly, supercomputer simulations revealed that a dolphin’s propulsion is driven by the formation of massive, powerful vortex rings.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Each performance rings true with an emotional intelligence that’s embedded throughout the script.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Each meteoroid collides with Earth's upper atmosphere at 41 miles (66 km) per second, creating an incandescent trail of shocked, ionized air.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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His beat is where a cloud dashboard becomes a construction project—where digital demand collides with factories, transformers, chips and cables.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
Noun
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That means the knock-down, drag-out government shutdown battles that have become a Washington ritual are, in effect, a fight over a little more than a quarter of the federal ledger.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Marr's legal battles with State Farm started in 1999, when Marr says the insurer denied a claim that a friend filed for tornado damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 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
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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