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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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Boston-area college campuses saw encampments, protests against Israel's policies and clashes with police in the spring.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Fans might find that hard to believe, having watched the couple clash over everything from Marissa’s military service to Ramses’ distain for condoms during their time outside the pods.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The clash of these planets brings out the skeletons in our closet and reveals jealousies.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Boston-area college campuses saw encampments, protests against Israel's policies and clashes with police in the spring.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
While the Playboy jewelry collection was marketed without reference to the magazine’s adult themes, focusing solely on the logo as a fashion symbol, the association with adult content clashed with the deeply conservative values in Saudi Arabia.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Fans might find that hard to believe, having watched the couple clash over everything from Marissa’s military service to Ramses’ distain for condoms during their time outside the pods.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
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The fall-off in shooting from the Russian positions, evident in the drone’s feed as well as in videos shot by the Ukrainian vehicle crews, is telling: the Ukrainians were the victors in the skirmish.David Axe, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The volatility of the situation is emphasized by the emotional skirmish that erupts back on the base.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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The sound design booms and rattles, the delusions are even more elaborate and the body horror is even bloodier and more disturbing.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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The sound design booms and rattles, the delusions are even more elaborate, and the body horror is even bloodier and more disturbing.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2024
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That radical change in perceptual empowerment speaks volumes about conflicting forces in the era’s cultural ethos.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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This approach often conflicts with the natural turbulence of adolescence, where changes in interests, opinions, and goals are not only common but necessary.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Penske Porsche Motorsport fell just short in the battle for the Manufacturers Championship in the WEC Hypercar Class, however, as Toyota was able to claim that title.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The very real-life British tycoon Robert Maxwell as Rogers’ main competitor also features along with Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev, as the licensing battles took place against the backdrop of the changing situation in the USSR.John Bleasdale, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Smith caught the final pitch from Walker Buehler in the Dodgers' 7-6 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday, capping Game 5 of the World Series with the second ring of his career.Newsweek, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kester’s beat includes everything that rings of ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Violent thunderstorms are most common in spring and summer, but a second surge of dangerous storms and tornadoes happens during fall and winter as cold air from the north often collides with warmer, moist air streaming out of the Gulf of Mexico.Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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This latest accident on June 23, 2024, was especially challenging, as his car suffered catastrophic engine failure at over 300 mph, resulting in Force colliding with the concrete guard walls.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The politically tinged fight is playing out in federal court in Texas, where US District Judge Reed O’Connor has homed in on standard language used by the Justice Department calling for diversity, equity and inclusion to be taken into consideration when choosing corporate monitors.Evan Perez, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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The crypto industry is pouring money into the fight to control Congress, and the Massachusetts race just isn't enough of a factor to become a good investment.Mike Deehan, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The single shot rings out and then a thump as the animal hits the ground.Britta Lokting, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
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The group’s classic instrumentation got a new scaffolding of Jersey club drums, roiling sub-bass and reggaeton thump.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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