1
as in to clash
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the candidate had a reputation as a maverick whose positions often collided with the party platform
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
fortunately, I wasn't hurt when my bike collided with that fence
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Recent Examples of collide
The northern lights are formed from electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
In 2009, Brooks was turning a corner on his motorcycle in Uganda when collided with a Land Rover.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 19 June 2025
Some cultures believed the night of the solstice—sometimes called Midsummer’s Eve—was the moment when the human realm and spiritual realm collided.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 19 June 2025
Both people who suffered minor injuries were on the same jet ski, which collided with the one carrying Guevara and another person.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
In 2009, Brooks was turning a corner on his motorcycle in Uganda when collided with a Land Rover.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 19 June 2025
Some cultures believed the night of the solstice—sometimes called Midsummer’s Eve—was the moment when the human realm and spiritual realm collided.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 19 June 2025
Both people who suffered minor injuries were on the same jet ski, which collided with the one carrying Guevara and another person.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collide
Verb
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Their run includes Wolves, Leeds United and a final day clash with Manchester United.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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In addition to disagreements between the House and the Senate, Perez also has clashed this year with DeSantis.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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However, it was bumped down to 11th place as investment in parks ranked Denver 10th this year.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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After sinking the walk-off putt, Bradley chest bumped his caddie as his sons came out to celebrate on the course.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The conflicting messaging shows how the Trump administration is trying to thread a needle, between appeasing the farming and hospitality industries and meeting the White House’s aggressive deportation goals.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday that Israel is not aiming to eliminate Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or set into motion a regime change in Iran — a statement that conflicts with an Israeli Security Cabinet member’s comments earlier in the day.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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On June 21, Mitchell, South Dakota, broke its daily high temperatures record at 104 degrees, smashing its previous record of 101 degrees.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Numerous other boats were damaged that day as the powerful thunderstorm churned up waves and sent boats smashing into each other and the marina, according to KCRA-TV.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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Continue reading … 'FAKE NEWS' – White House slams CNN report claiming Dems weren't briefed on Iran strike.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee slammed President Trump’s remarks about regime change in Tehran in the aftermath of U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Instead of the Apple logo sitting dead-center in the circle, the suggestion is that a partial circle will be deployed, so as not to bang into the logo.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Similar to Wednesday’s match in the same stadium against Manchester City, the Wydad supporters chanted loudly, banged their drums, and even threw a few flares onto the field, not far from goalkeeper Benabid (see below) following Lorch’s goal in the 25th minute.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Shannon proved to be more ready as a rookie, scoring double figures in all five of his 20-minute games and then crashing the middle of the Western Conference finals with bursts of scoring.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Last October, two people in Boston were hurt when a drone hit a light pole and crashed during a Boston Celtics opening night watch party at City Hall Plaza.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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The Yankees have not suddenly forgotten how to hit.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The 45-year-old was acquitted of charges stemming from her being accused of leaving her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in the snow after hitting him with her car outside a party, and of leaving the scene of an accident, causing death.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collide. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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