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
Erik Morse, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
California public universities and many K-12 school systems are defending diversity efforts while carefully avoiding clashes with the administration.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Dan Mangan,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
League leaders Liverpool have been troubled by Newcastle United many times, but the midweek clash at Anfield was not one of them.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The clash of Gibney’s polemical (and provocative) style and Musk’s overwhelming personality promises one of the year's most intriguing films.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
California public universities and many K-12 school systems are defending diversity efforts while carefully avoiding clashes with the administration.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Win McNamee | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly refused on Friday evening to apologize for his stunning Oval Office clash with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance hours earlier.
—Dan Mangan,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
League leaders Liverpool have been troubled by Newcastle United many times, but the midweek clash at Anfield was not one of them.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
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Musk’s latest statement marks yet another escalation in the ongoing skirmish.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As per an incident report obtained by the Miami Herald, multiple guests eventually joined in the skirmish at Manor Complex entertainment complex in Wilton Manors in the early hours of Jan. 26.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Other residents in New Hampshire and Rhode Island also reported the rattle.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The collar’s microphone and sensors can detect rattlesnakes by listening for the sound of a rattle, or detect if a pet goes missing or is kidnapped.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
15 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Newsom also ordered the California Coastal Commission to refrain from issuing guidance or taking actions that conflict with that executive order.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Amazon would likely use plastic packaging for Haul shipments, which would conflict with its sustainability goals in the region, according to one of the sources.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a digital balloting closed earlier Sunday, Carney received the overwhelming majority of the 150,000 members of the Liberal Party than any other contender in the short leadership battle.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Whoever challenges for the Democrat nomination will have half an eye on the national battle, where the economy, security and national pride are likely to outweigh liberal issues.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Swiss luxury brand created 15 high jewelry pieces, consisting of five pairs of earrings, four necklaces, three rings, a bracelet and a jewelry watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Less pricey items include metal rings and necklaces with bids beginning between $25 and $50.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Roxann Johnson, 64, died after her car collided with a semi-truck in Lapeer County, Mich., on Tuesday, March 4, around 7:30 a.m.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The charter buses collided in a construction zone, according to KBMT.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their responses indicate a lengthy fight to come over the budget resolution.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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His childhood was turbulent—his parents' frequent fights sometimes turned physical, with his father directing his frustrations at young Gene.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Still, despite how hip all the kids were, when the music picked up, the crowd had trouble syncing their bouncing to the thump of the beats—understandable because the StepTeam production style is based around sporadic bursts of rattling percussion with the wobbly rhythms of a mountain bike race.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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For those who want a deeper and more resonant sound, there’s a bass boost button to add more thump to the beat.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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