clash
verb (used without object)
to make a loud, harsh noise.
clashing
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present participleof clash.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Faced with the decision of whether to continue her final year, or postpone her exams and restart the year completely following her rehabilitation, Hunt powered on to avoid her final year clashing with the Olympics.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Along with Google’s deep pockets came fiduciary duties to shareholders and clashing organizational interests.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The gloriously confident Eden and the tormented Don seek clashing versions of artistic success, and when both eventually arrive there, the clash resounds and lingers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
I learned about the middle game and why tactics between two adversaries are like clashing ideas; the one who plays better has the clearest plans for both attacking and getting out of traps.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
