clash
verb (used without object)
to make a loud, harsh noise.
Example Sentences
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Dozens of people, mainly police, have been injured in the clashes since Tuesday, according to authorities.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
On Thursday he said he feared clashes after what he called "urban violence" during the student protests.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
"There were clashes between foreign nationals in the area and South African nationals," senior local police officer Xolani Fihla told state broadcaster SABC.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
And while we are frequently encouraged to consider how our minds “fill in the gaps” when creating meaning, such evasion clashes with our impulse to engage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Her eyes land on the mural behind the stage, where one of the painted dancers is wearing bright red lipstick that clashes with her pink beaded collar.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
