clash (with)

verb

Definition of clash (with)next
as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region

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  1. fight
  2. battle
  3. combat
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  • Watch: Judge indefinitely postpones Donald Trump's hush money case sentencing That’s not the only case Trump and his team are fighting against.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Rice water contains antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals in your body.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fight
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  • About 700 firefighters were battling the fire Tuesday morning on the ground, building containment lines, as air tankers dropped water on the blaze.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The top five compete live for the grand prize of $100,000 and a record deal, battling it out Monday night ahead of the final episode Tuesday night when one person will be named the winner.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of battle
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  • In November, shortly after Trump nominated Carr to be part of his Cabinet, the nominee said that combating tech censorship would be one of his priorities as part of the incoming Trump administration.
    Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
  • These contrasting situations emphasize how factors unique to each industry are crucial in influencing worker satisfaction, underscoring that combating declining morale requires customized strategies to address these distinct influences.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of combat
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