1
as in clashing
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 bumping
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 colliding
Preliminary findings indicated that Hubbs became unresponsive after colliding with Klein, with witnesses reporting that his head and arms appeared to go limp following the impact.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 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
Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The scrimmage almost backfired when forward Brad Marchand seemingly hurt his left hand after colliding with teammate Connor Clifton.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Local opposition is also colliding with a growing Wall Street debate over whether AI will deliver returns large enough to justify the money being poured into it.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The affordability squeeze is colliding with that decline and with weaker job creation, Puri said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The pike continued striking, repeatedly colliding with the unseen barrier until it was effectively conditioned by the experience.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 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
Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The scrimmage almost backfired when forward Brad Marchand seemingly hurt his left hand after colliding with teammate Connor Clifton.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Local opposition is also colliding with a growing Wall Street debate over whether AI will deliver returns large enough to justify the money being poured into it.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The affordability squeeze is colliding with that decline and with weaker job creation, Puri said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The pike continued striking, repeatedly colliding with the unseen barrier until it was effectively conditioned by the experience.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colliding
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After clashing with Clark during the game, Hayes was caught on a hot mic complaining that officials were favoring the Fever star.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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The bill carries constitutional concerns, both for clashing with federal authority and potentially discriminating against a narrow class of law enforcement officers.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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This can happen in transport, on store shelves, or even when bumping around in your crisper drawer.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Terminus always made sure their arrival came just after nightfall when the streetlights were lit and families were sitting back with full bellies bumping against their dinner tables, houses quiet; all conversation having already been spent between forkfuls of food and hearty swallows of drink.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The fate of an Iran peace deal remained uncertain Monday, as both Washington and Tehran offered conflicting signals on progress.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
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But in that moment, a conflicting instinct kicked in.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Footage of the game then showed George hobbling back to the dugout, slamming his helmet in frustration.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Reyes is accused of intentionally slamming his SUV into the rear of the ICE agent's white pickup truck while the officer was performing official duties, according to the indictment.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The new transmission responded more quickly and reduced involuntary head banging in the car’s cabin.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Levu remained hot, banging home an RBI single in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit by a run.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The attack happened in an area where security forces are usually stationed, badly damaging nearby buildings and smashing more than a dozen vehicles parked along the road, according to witnesses and images circulating on social media.—
Abdul Sattar,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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According to San Diego police, the driver crossed over oncoming traffic on National Avenue and then onto the sidewalk, crashing into the victim and the bus stop.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Officers later found the vehicle and initiated a short pursuit, which ended with the suspect crashing into a power pole on the 1400 block of Center Street, near Seminary.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Rather than using an explosive payload like many Ukrainian interceptors, the Yolka destroys the target by ramming it at a high speed.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In other immigration news, a federal grand jury indicted a young man for allegedly ramming federal agents last October, a CPS mom is asking the government to release her son from detention, and Ald.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Colliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colliding. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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