clash
verb (used without object)
to make a loud, harsh noise.
has clashed
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present perfectof clash (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He also has clashed with former MS Now anchor Joy Reid and is engaged in a longstanding feud with NBA star LeBron James.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“He could be a good leader, a good owner, but he tried to do too many things,” said Thuan Nguyen, founder of mortgage broker Loan Factory, who has clashed with UWM over restrictions on brokers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who has clashed with Trump numerous times, also did not immediately return a request for comment.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026
The Syrian army said on Saturday that it was stopping military operations in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood, where it has clashed for days with Kurdish fighters, state media reported.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
It's not the first time the 30-year-old has clashed with fans online, having previously deactivated her Instagram account over negative messages.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
