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clash with

VERB

differ

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary

STRONG

digress diversify qualify reverse turn

WEAK

be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree coincide concur remain

WEAK

be same conform consent harmonize

VERB

encounter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collide confront engage face meet

STRONG

affront battle combat conflict contend grapple strive struggle

WEAK

cross swords do battle

Antonyms

STRONG

retreat surrender

WEAK

avoid evade let go run away yield

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As a result, these influencers often clash with their local bishops, putting up resistance when told to rein in their posting.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing’s policies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

According to technology news website The Information, Elon Musk's AI firm xAI also struck a deal with the Pentagon after its clash with Anthropic.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

He speaks to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholic faithful, but the impact of his words can go beyond that, as the wide resonance of the Vatican’s clash with the White House is showing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Every wave vanished into the island without a clash, with only a little frothing and foaming.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

clash with

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