as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
freedom and equality are often a clashing set of ideals
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as in colliding
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 clashing
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
There was the leather craftsmanship of Leo Prothmann to the quiet and clashing elegance of Nanushka.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The reason for the Fed’s tentative steps is its two primary and potentially clashing mandates — maximum sustainable employment and price stability.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
In northern Taipei, the Taiwanese capital, the island's National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine is a reminder of these clashing historical narratives.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Advertisement These questions, coupled with the clashing advice from federal agencies and medical groups, will likely fuel a decline in vaccination rates, says Schaffner.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson play clashing newsroom editors on The Paper, Peacock's upcoming comedy set in the same universe as the 2005 cult sitcom The Office.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Bold, sometimes clashing prints, electric colors, and sculptural shoulder pads all appeared on the runways — reworked into fresh, wearable takes that made the decade’s more over-the-top elements feel exciting again.
—Jalil Johnson, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Tira did not answer questions about CDFW’s jurisdiction clashing with city policy.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Their clashing styles — and the undeniable spark growing between them — complicate their mission.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The Israeli Premier League match was due to be played at Bloomfield Stadium, which is shared by the two rivals, but videos on social media showed fans clashing with police both inside and outside the area.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Several Novo Nordisk board members will step down from their positions after clashing with the controlling shareholder on the make-up of the firm.
—April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Massie ended up clashing with Osefo from there.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
The two entities have a history of clashing over differences.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
There was the leather craftsmanship of Leo Prothmann to the quiet and clashing elegance of Nanushka.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The reason for the Fed’s tentative steps is its two primary and potentially clashing mandates — maximum sustainable employment and price stability.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
In northern Taipei, the Taiwanese capital, the island's National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine is a reminder of these clashing historical narratives.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Advertisement These questions, coupled with the clashing advice from federal agencies and medical groups, will likely fuel a decline in vaccination rates, says Schaffner.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson play clashing newsroom editors on The Paper, Peacock's upcoming comedy set in the same universe as the 2005 cult sitcom The Office.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Bold, sometimes clashing prints, electric colors, and sculptural shoulder pads all appeared on the runways — reworked into fresh, wearable takes that made the decade’s more over-the-top elements feel exciting again.
—Jalil Johnson, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Once more, the interests and egos of the men who sit at the very top of Spanish football are clashing, in a Clasico week in which the eyes of the footballing world are upon them.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Tira did not answer questions about CDFW’s jurisdiction clashing with city policy.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Their clashing styles — and the undeniable spark growing between them — complicate their mission.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The Israeli Premier League match was due to be played at Bloomfield Stadium, which is shared by the two rivals, but videos on social media showed fans clashing with police both inside and outside the area.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Several Novo Nordisk board members will step down from their positions after clashing with the controlling shareholder on the make-up of the firm.
—April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Massie ended up clashing with Osefo from there.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
The two entities have a history of clashing over differences.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashing
Adjective
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After giving birth to him, she’s overwhelmed by irreconcilably conflicting emotions—Javed is at once her own flesh, and an embodiment of his father’s actions.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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However there are conflicting concerns offsetting those gains due to slowing oil demand.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rojas’ play in the ninth was fantastic, but then Andy Pages one-upped him with a leaping catch on Ernie Clement’s long drive to left-center while colliding with Kiké Hernández.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is all so inconsistent and bizarre.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The punt unit has been inconsistent at best, and the return units are costing Michigan field position every week.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Clashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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