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
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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
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The humor came not from the punchline, but from the setup—a classic case of canine optimism colliding with the reality of hard work.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the season, one of the biggest conversations regarding the WNBA revolved around what many saw as inconsistent officiating, which can arguably result in mixed messages about what level of physicality is allowed on the court.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Clashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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