COLLIDES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

collides

verb

present tense third-person singular of collide

as in clashes

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 slams

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 collides When comets come around the sun, the dust emitted as the debris collides with Earth's atmosphere forms a trail that creates fiery, colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026 In some organizations, aging infrastructure collides with new security requirements. — Bob Venero, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2026 But away from the mindless, mechanical checklists of proxy rating firms Glass Lewis and ISS, this reflexive reflex collides with the messy reality of business building and actual leadership, not to mention genuine business performance. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026 The real magic lies in what happens when Swift's fan base collides with Kelce's. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Debate over the World War I-era killings, widely seen by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century, now collides with international accusations over Israel’s conduct in Gaza. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Dane Myers collides hard with the wall, so watch at your own risk, but man — what a catch by the Reds outfielder, who was carted off after the collision. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 30 June 2026 During its journey through the atmosphere over tens of miles, the asteroid collides with air molecules, and the incredible temperatures and pressure usually vaporize it. — Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026

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The resulting design gives the consumer-favorite 9060 a sleeker appearance, which clashes with its otherwise bulky proportions.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Getting things done may be harder than usual when the sun clashes with Neptune.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of clashes

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Mowing at both cemeteries allots $30,550 for 13 cuts over a 26-week period, which conflicts with weekly and bi-weekly contracts for downtown areas, and six-week maintenance periods at ponds and other sites.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Olathe Schools also agreed to revise or remove any policies, guidance or website content that conflicts with the department’s interpretations of Title IX and Kansas law.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026

Definition of conflicts

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The skater then grabs his board and smashes his opponent in the head with it.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of smashes

Verb

Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

Definition of bumps

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Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
When selecting the perfect of-the-moment style for you (Jane Birkin bangs?

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026