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
Noun
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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
Noun
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As a 60-person battle royale, matches can be extremely long and, in tournament play, repeat over and over for hours until a winning team can be crowned.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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One scene sure to be an audience favorite has David and his antagonist facing off on either side of the glass wall in a recording studio, sparking a hilarious impromptu rap battle of sorts.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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During the final episodes, her past comes back to haunt her when her twin brother, Leon (Nick Creegan), gets mixed up in a violent carjacking ring wreaking havoc on the city.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Tucker, who won a championship with the Bucks in 2021, is one of two players with championship rings on the Knicks roster, with OG Anunoby (Raptors, 2019) the other. NUMBER 6.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Otherwise the satellite could just end up in a different orbit around Earth and, worse, could collide with other satellites.—
Aaron Shattuck,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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All three of the ship’s masts, which were decorated with string lights, collided with the bridge and were damaged upon impact.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
20 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
Noun
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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 24 May. 2025.
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