collided; colliding
1
: to come together with solid or direct impact
The car collided with a tree.
Two helicopters collided.
2
: clash
colliding cultures
Science and religion collided in the court.
Examples of collide in a Sentence
Two football players collided on the field.
the candidate had a reputation as a maverick whose positions often collided with the party platform
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The ball fell to Nicole Payne after two Wave players collided.
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Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
An individual has died after a vehicle and bicycle collided near Roseville High School, according to Nick Gaines, a spokesperson for the Roseville Police Department.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
In Garden Grove, a 13-year-old boy died after approaching a curve at around 35 mph and colliding with a center median while riding what authorities said was an electric motorcycle.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
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Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
An individual has died after a vehicle and bicycle collided near Roseville High School, according to Nick Gaines, a spokesperson for the Roseville Police Department.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
In Garden Grove, a 13-year-old boy died after approaching a curve at around 35 mph and colliding with a center median while riding what authorities said was an electric motorcycle.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collide. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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collide
verb
col·lide
kə-ˈlīd 
collided; colliding
1
: to come together with solid impact
the football players collided
2
: clash entry 1 sense 2a
their different outlooks collided
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