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
Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
In the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, violence drove displacements to record levels following the armed clashes in Cite Soleil in March and again in May.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The rally on Friday descended into clashes between opposition supporters and pro-government activists before police intervened.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
There are some intriguing series openers across the board, including a pair of interleague clashes that help inform a pair of our trio of props.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The clashes are numerous and hard to ignore, with a TV-ready temporary live sports stage steps away from the back doorstep of the White House, looking like any other UFC octagon might when the promotion takes its traveling shows to arenas around the world.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Slovenia’s Soča Valley carries World War I history — a museum in Kobarid covers the clashes between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces — while Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak, offers turquoise lakes at the glacier’s edge.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Generational clashes threaten to tear the Lawson family apart.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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
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
The clashes continued even after police ordered the demonstrators to disperse.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
In the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, violence drove displacements to record levels following the armed clashes in Cite Soleil in March and again in May.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The rally on Friday descended into clashes between opposition supporters and pro-government activists before police intervened.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
There are some intriguing series openers across the board, including a pair of interleague clashes that help inform a pair of our trio of props.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The clashes are numerous and hard to ignore, with a TV-ready temporary live sports stage steps away from the back doorstep of the White House, looking like any other UFC octagon might when the promotion takes its traveling shows to arenas around the world.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Slovenia’s Soča Valley carries World War I history — a museum in Kobarid covers the clashes between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces — while Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak, offers turquoise lakes at the glacier’s edge.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Generational clashes threaten to tear the Lawson family apart.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 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
Verb
Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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
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
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Video taken by Fox News Digital showed several skirmishes breaking out as Anthony was handed a sentence of 35 years behind bars for Metcalf’s killing.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 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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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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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
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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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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In between fights, promotions for the military have been displayed on the big screens.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Trump has sought to tie Sunday’s event — which features seven fights running past midnight — to larger, months-long celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Marine welders handle massive, oddly shaped, and heavy components such as deepwater jacket strengthening rings and module nodes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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On Sunday, June 14, the rapper, 54, shared a throwback Instagram video of himself gifting Broadus, also known as Boss Lady, with three rings at her 50th birthday party last November, per Complex.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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When the quartet collides in the film’s climactic fight, each has his own motivation and a reason to feel white-hot, incandescent rage.—
Andy Crump,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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The problem at the heart of the Reiner case is what happens when that engineering collides with reality—and with tragedy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Despite the scale of the war at hand, which involves aerial battles between dragon riders as well as giant troops of warriors on land and sea, much of the action Rhaenyra has been involved in is interpersonal — at least so far.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The first 45 minutes were something of a slog as both teams failed to capitalize on any great opportunities and spent much of their time in battles at the midfield.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 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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Eventually, the space agency aims to fly the X-59 over a number of US communities to collect data on public reaction to its quieter sonic thumps.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 May 2026
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“Clashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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