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
Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Military forces were sent to Maryland, West Virginia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after violent clashes between railroad workers and local enforcement, the National Guard and private militias, the Washington D.C.-based research foundation reported.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Alex Heigl, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Bezos, who clashed with the president in his first term, was among them.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This desire to break new ground explains why the world’s inaugural derby clash took place on this very spot back when Queen Victoria was barely two-thirds of the way into her eventual 63-year reign.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Military forces were sent to Maryland, West Virginia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after violent clashes between railroad workers and local enforcement, the National Guard and private militias, the Washington D.C.-based research foundation reported.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Chris Brown clashes with Frank Ocean Brown and his entourage clashed with fellow singer-songwriter Frank Ocean and his group outside a West Hollywood recording studio, reportedly over a parking space.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Bezos, who clashed with the president in his first term, was among them.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
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Navigating the map from an overworld view, akin to looking at a tabletop game from above, leads to quicker, bite-sized skirmishes, optional short objectives, and requests from characters that build up your bonds.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s usually not even time for trash talk between opponents; that has to wait for the inevitable post-whistle skirmish.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The high-contrast black-and-white rattle offers plenty of visual appeal for additional stimulation.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
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Tribal members dressed in their finest regalia–silver, turquoise, coral, shell, feathers–shake gourd rattles in a ring enclosing the Deer Dancers and two Deer Maidens.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So, to hear that Grant is this conflicted up until the final moment?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the conflicting signals in public opinion will tempt those on both sides to ignore inconvenient poll results and convince themselves that the public’s true views match their own.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rose served in the band from its inception in 1977 to 2017, after Willis regained 50 percent of the copyright to the band in a protracted legal battle.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a YouTube video released in October, Jake Paul announced his endorsement for Trump for the 2024 election and drew a bold comparison between the president-elect's legal battles and the historic struggles of America's Founding Fathers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tangent Only a small telescope will reveal Saturn’s rings, but 2025 is not the best year to look at them.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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After fear that all three of Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin's Stanley Cup rings had been stolen, all of them were reportedly found inside of his home.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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As Mahomes slid to the ground in an effort to avoid the oncoming pressure, the two defenders collided with each other while Mahomes was already on the ground.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coast Guard officials were able to gain control of the panga and turn the engine off, but not before the two boats collided, causing damage to the Coast Guard’s vessel, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Rancho Santa Fe School District is leading an effort to support members of the Los Angeles community impacted by the devastating wildfires, and the local heroes from Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District who have been deployed to help in the fight.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bobby Templin — whose hand was fractured in prison two years ago — admitted Tuesday afternoon to hitting a correctional officer during a January 2023 fight at the Idaho State Correctional Center.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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Helman has high-end speed and can play anywhere defensively, along with some right-handed thump.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not a lot, but for music that subwoofer does add some thump.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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