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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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
As cargo ships come under attack and Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify, Trump weighs a deal to reopen the strait and curb Iran’s nuclear program amid deep mistrust on both sides.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
While supporters of school choice and education reform like myself are grateful for his clashes with the teachers unions at the time, that was also what effectively killed his subsequent efforts at the governorship in 2018 and now 2026.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Nine people demonstrating in support of detainees were arrested Thursday following clashes with ICE officers.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Simone Bellotti’s Jil Sander introduces precision tailoring with pops of emotion and color, while Celine under Michael Rider leans into bourgeoisie dressing with clashes of primary colors and razor sharp lines that is extremely persuasive.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The clashes between the security forces and supporters of Ousmane Sonko, the then-opposition leader, led to at least 16 deaths and left several people injured.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
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
Go-getter Mars also clashes with Uranus today, creating a restless, impulsive undercurrent that can be difficult to ignore.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 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
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
Noun
Outside the facility’s gates, there have been clashes between federal immigration officials and demonstrators.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
As cargo ships come under attack and Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify, Trump weighs a deal to reopen the strait and curb Iran’s nuclear program amid deep mistrust on both sides.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
While supporters of school choice and education reform like myself are grateful for his clashes with the teachers unions at the time, that was also what effectively killed his subsequent efforts at the governorship in 2018 and now 2026.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Nine people demonstrating in support of detainees were arrested Thursday following clashes with ICE officers.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Simone Bellotti’s Jil Sander introduces precision tailoring with pops of emotion and color, while Celine under Michael Rider leans into bourgeoisie dressing with clashes of primary colors and razor sharp lines that is extremely persuasive.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The clashes between the security forces and supporters of Ousmane Sonko, the then-opposition leader, led to at least 16 deaths and left several people injured.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Verb
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
Go-getter Mars also clashes with Uranus today, creating a restless, impulsive undercurrent that can be difficult to ignore.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes
Noun
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Inconspicuous blows against Denver escalated to skirmishes.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Thankfully, none of these skirmishes affects the guests’ satisfaction with the trip.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 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
Verb
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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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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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
Noun
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To those who knew him, Lemieux could be surprisingly vulnerable, Shanahan said, noting the friendship Lemieux forged with Red Wings enforcer Darren McCarty despite multiple fights in their careers.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Those offenses could include public intoxication, disorderly conduct, fights and noise disturbances.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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While such rings have been used to determine the presence of exoplanets around stars, this new research suggests a way to use those grooves to actually assess the characteristics of exoplanets, too.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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From the 1950s through the 1970s, computers stored data in ceramic rings called cores.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Here the proposal collides with how corporate borrowing actually works.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Los Angeles is one place where all this bounty collides.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Staal’s still elite at winning defensive zone puck battles, which helps tee up Ehlers to play to his strengths and gives the Canes an all-three-zone impact in their minutes that has added up to a 66 percent xG rate.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Calvert shares similar views and has survived an ethics complaint and two previous redistricting battles during his 33 years in Congress.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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