- present participle of clash.
clashing
Example Sentences
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No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
For some residents and local leaders, the dispute over this one block has become a proxy for a battle over Scientology’s role in Clearwater—and clashing visions for the city’s future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
After clashing with protesters Saturday, police and military forces managed to temporarily open some roads into La Paz as the city suffered severe shortages of food, medicine and fuel.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Siegel came up with the idea for “Re: Orientation” as she studied a map of Los Angeles and noticed the clashing street grids.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
And just like the clashing sounds were strangely relaxing, I never would’ve predicted my going back to this house.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
