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
Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 3 June 2026
The clashing magnetic fields of a white dwarf star and its neighboring red dwarf star are the source of signals from space that have remained a puzzle for over 20 years, radio astronomers in Australia have found.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2026
In addition to their clashing color combinations, both shoes use different materials for two truly distinct looks.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Choose natural, complementary colors to avoid overwhelming or clashing designs.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
The clashing worldviews of secularism and Christianity are not simply competing outlooks — as though one were merely better than the other.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
On his first album for his own Plastic & Sounds label, the Japanese producer sounds pricklier than ever, lacing hypnotic house and techno with microtonal dissonance and clashing textures.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Over the years, my sisters and I have struggled through clashing personalities, intense disagreements and wonky power dynamics.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Avoid trendy or clashing colors and instead opt for timeless, natural tones with dimension; consider roof slope and visibility to match style with practicality.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 12 June 2026
Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.
—Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Milbrand recommends using essential oil diffusers strategically to give each room its own personality without clashing with the others.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Videos shared on social media showed some fans clashing with police officers, and other videos captured apparent Knicks fans attacking San Antonio fans on the streets, ripping off their Spurs jerseys.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Granted, Venus clashing with Pluto could also expose control issues around logistics and daily comms, while Mars in Gemini makes career demands top of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Powder pink proves that softer colors can still function as versatile basics, adding personality and a romantic touch without clashing with other wardrobe staples.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Packed with clashing Nazi goons and ice-cold blaxploitation paragons of extralegal justice, this season went inexplicably Tarantino, opening up arteries but also opportunities for a great actor to shine.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
At Bournemouth, his fitness coach, Pablo de la Torre, was the one who took on the role of clashing with opposition coaches.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Adjective
The election follows Hockensmith's decision to step away from the board due to clashing personalities and policy choices.
—Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 3 June 2026
The clashing magnetic fields of a white dwarf star and its neighboring red dwarf star are the source of signals from space that have remained a puzzle for over 20 years, radio astronomers in Australia have found.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2026
In addition to their clashing color combinations, both shoes use different materials for two truly distinct looks.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Choose natural, complementary colors to avoid overwhelming or clashing designs.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
The clashing worldviews of secularism and Christianity are not simply competing outlooks — as though one were merely better than the other.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
On his first album for his own Plastic & Sounds label, the Japanese producer sounds pricklier than ever, lacing hypnotic house and techno with microtonal dissonance and clashing textures.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Over the years, my sisters and I have struggled through clashing personalities, intense disagreements and wonky power dynamics.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Avoid trendy or clashing colors and instead opt for timeless, natural tones with dimension; consider roof slope and visibility to match style with practicality.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.
—Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Milbrand recommends using essential oil diffusers strategically to give each room its own personality without clashing with the others.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Videos shared on social media showed some fans clashing with police officers, and other videos captured apparent Knicks fans attacking San Antonio fans on the streets, ripping off their Spurs jerseys.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Granted, Venus clashing with Pluto could also expose control issues around logistics and daily comms, while Mars in Gemini makes career demands top of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Powder pink proves that softer colors can still function as versatile basics, adding personality and a romantic touch without clashing with other wardrobe staples.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Packed with clashing Nazi goons and ice-cold blaxploitation paragons of extralegal justice, this season went inexplicably Tarantino, opening up arteries but also opportunities for a great actor to shine.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
At Bournemouth, his fitness coach, Pablo de la Torre, was the one who took on the role of clashing with opposition coaches.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashing
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Activists and school officials offered conflicting accounts of how the police raid unfolded, with administrators claiming that the protest had turned violent after prolonged efforts to end it peacefully—a characterization that student protesters strongly disputed.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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The case has generated widespread attention far beyond North Texas, fueled by conflicting accounts of the confrontation, Anthony's self-defense claim and extensive discussion on social media.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Brunson, already a postseason hero, took several hard knocks throughout the night, including a minor ankle tweak after colliding with Luke Kornet.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The worlds of soccer and music are colliding in Decatur soon.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Studies examining how alcohol affects people’s eating habits have produced inconsistent results, University of Sydney researchers reported in Obesity Reviews.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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As Manaea walked off the mound Tuesday night, Mendoza clapped his hands from the bottom step of the Mets’ dugout in Seattle with exuberance inconsistent with the Mets’ early June standing.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Clashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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