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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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite colliding with his teammate, center fielder Andy Pages made the catch and sent the game to the 10th.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Old flames, second chances, and buried secrets collide in what promises to be a comedic nightmare.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collide
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collide. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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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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