clash 1 of 2

noun

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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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clash

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verb

ˈklash How to pronounce clash (audio)
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
Noun
With Brazil’s upcoming clash with Norway providing another physical challenge in the blistering New Jersey heat, is Casemiro a help or hindrance to his team? — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Henderson, wearing his warmup vest, appeared to insert himself into a touchline clash between teammate Jude Bellingham and Mexico’s Johan Vásquez. — David K. Li, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Verb
Both are familiar foes, clashing on several occasions when playing for their club teams in the Premier League. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 As supporters and protesters clash, Cartman travels back to 1776, witnesses the independence debate and finds parallels to the present. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clash
  1. skirmish
  2. rattle
  3. conflict
  4. battle
  5. ring
  6. collide
  7. fight
  8. thump
Noun
  • The skirmishes date back to shortly after Haaland’s arrival at Manchester City in July 2022.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham’s point toward Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner amid a heated skirmish during their game has gone mega viral.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of skirmish
Noun
  • Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.
    — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
  • Elsewhere in the snippet of the music video, Latto could be seen walking around a white crib and viewing a scrapbook featuring a page with a rattle and dummy and a positive ClearBlue pregnancy test placed on top.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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  • Under new head coach Herbert, Canada Basketball has insisted that players be available to the team, if not necessarily to play, during windows that do not conflict with the NBA season.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Taking so many positions means the president can’t be fully wrong while letting the public fix on different, albeit often conflicting, statements that can reinforce their own beliefs.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of conflict
Noun
  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • There have been naval battles and beheadings and aerial battles and, well, more beheadings.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
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  • Included in the five photos was a close-up shot of the singer's engagement ring created by Kindred Lubeck with Artifex Fine Jewelry.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The slideshow on social media showed Kelce’s backyard transformed into a lush, floral garden as the pair embraced and showed off Swift’s new ring — a large diamond set in yellow gold.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 July 2026
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Verb
  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Mexican keeper Raúl Rangel charged out and collided with Gordon and was immediately whistled for a penalty.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of collide
Noun
  • What is clear is that centrist Democrats haven’t mounted much of a fight.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of fight
Noun
  • That next phase will focus on measuring the shockwaves generated by the X-59 in flight, along with evaluating the sonic thump impact on the ground.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
  • Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
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