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
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
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
With partisan advantage, clashing perceptions of reality and revolutionary readings of the Constitution all in play, the rulings of the Supreme Court this year will reach far into American politics and culture.
—Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
To convey a sense of spontaneity and freedom of self-expression, Marino relied on maxi proportions, clashing prints and an interplay of airy, fluid fabrics with structured textures.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
But Anderson knows that, amid clashing political extremes, racial and ideological purists can make surprising, and treacherous, bedfellows.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Eufy’s advanced cleaner is one of our favorites with its 3D mapping technology to help the vacuum avoid clashing with furniture during its route.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
These modern takes on bright red will still provide warmth and drama to the room without overwhelming the space or clashing with other design elements.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
In the 1960s, the Smothers Brothers, aka Tom and Dick Smothers, pushed the boundaries of what was considered appropriate social comedy in their CBS series, clashing with the network over their content and hosting Black civil rights activist Harry Belafonte on the show.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Speech that legally is allowed is clashing against what Kirk's allies deem culturally acceptable, and those in power appear to have taken their side.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Some have turned chaotic, with protesters clashing with authorities.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
With partisan advantage, clashing perceptions of reality and revolutionary readings of the Constitution all in play, the rulings of the Supreme Court this year will reach far into American politics and culture.
—Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
To convey a sense of spontaneity and freedom of self-expression, Marino relied on maxi proportions, clashing prints and an interplay of airy, fluid fabrics with structured textures.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
But Anderson knows that, amid clashing political extremes, racial and ideological purists can make surprising, and treacherous, bedfellows.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Eufy’s advanced cleaner is one of our favorites with its 3D mapping technology to help the vacuum avoid clashing with furniture during its route.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
These modern takes on bright red will still provide warmth and drama to the room without overwhelming the space or clashing with other design elements.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
In the 1960s, the Smothers Brothers, aka Tom and Dick Smothers, pushed the boundaries of what was considered appropriate social comedy in their CBS series, clashing with the network over their content and hosting Black civil rights activist Harry Belafonte on the show.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Speech that legally is allowed is clashing against what Kirk's allies deem culturally acceptable, and those in power appear to have taken their side.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashing
Adjective
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There are conflicting statistics about how many Christians have died and how many have died as a result of their faith.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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States have reached conflicting determinations about whether and when those students ought to be recognized as employees and, if so, have the opportunity to unionize.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The other version, known as the momentum amplituhedron, was instead defined directly in terms of the momenta of colliding particles.—
Kevin Hartnett,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One of the biggest targets of Collier’s ire was perceived inconsistent officiating in the WNBA.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, the Dodgers bullpen has been between inconsistent and awful for much of the season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Clashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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