1
as in skirmish
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 rattle
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the clash of cymbals
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as in to conflict
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 clash
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 13 May 2025
Consider a different strategy as the moon clashes with Mars.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
DeSantis and Perez have clashed this year on a number of issues, such as immigration enforcement, university and college presidential searches and oversight of Hope Florida, an economic-assistance program closely tied to First Lady Casey DeSantis.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Noun
The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan escalated a clash between President Trump's administration and local authorities over the Republican's sweeping immigration crackdown.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 13 May 2025
Consider a different strategy as the moon clashes with Mars.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Verb
President Donald Trump has called for Harvard University — an elite institution that has clashed with the White House — to lose its tax-exempt status.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
DeSantis and Perez have clashed this year on a number of issues, such as immigration enforcement, university and college presidential searches and oversight of Hope Florida, an economic-assistance program closely tied to First Lady Casey DeSantis.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
Noun
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But the pause comes amid a backdrop of daily skirmishes, largely by drone warfare.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Not about the economic turmoil from tariffs, any one of the skirmishes playing out abroad, or a surprise shake-up in his White House staff.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Cannes Market This wouldn’t be the first saber rattle from Trump that doesn’t come to pass as first mooted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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On Tuesday, not so much, the Lakers showing their clear dominance in every area backed by a legendarily springtime loud home crowd that annually shakes, rattles and rolls.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The order accuses them of enforcing DEI standards that conflict with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that outlawed affirmative action in university admissions.—
Jimmy Aguilar,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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Talbot is stressed between the conflicting politics claiming his conscience.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 May 2025
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This, after an epic indoor fireworks battle — among other shenanigans — had the place looking like a warzone in videos.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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As soon as hot weather sets in, chickweed begins to slow its growth, often dying out by midsummer, but don’t think the battle is won.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a kickstand at the bottom of the case, along with a circular ring that wraps around the camera module with a 67mm filter thread.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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So, might James think about finishing his career elsewhere in pursuit of a fifth ring?—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The colliding material intermixed, then reformed into two separate bodies that would become Earth and the moon.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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In February, the Truman collided with a large merchant vessel in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The court appearance had stalled last month due to a fight over access to a parole document.—
Karim Doumar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Turns out that during the fight, Gretchen switched papers.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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