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
Richardson’s injury wasn’t the only unusual pregame incident the Colts experienced, with cornerback Charvarius Ward sustaining a concussion after colliding with a teammate during warmups.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Key interactions include the Pacific Plate colliding with the North American, Eurasian, and Australian plates, among others.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The pair is interrupted amid news breaking that two storms will be colliding in Nashville in the coming days.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Once stationary, deactivate 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
The other version, known as the momentum amplituhedron, was instead defined directly in terms of the momenta of colliding particles.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
All three new objects sit in clusters weighing about 100 trillion Suns, hinting that black hole jets colliding with dense cosmic environments may be central to their formation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Key interactions include the Pacific Plate colliding with the North American, Eurasian, and Australian plates, among others.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The pair is interrupted amid news breaking that two storms will be colliding in Nashville in the coming days.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Once stationary, deactivate 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
The other version, known as the momentum amplituhedron, was instead defined directly in terms of the momenta of colliding particles.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
All three new objects sit in clusters weighing about 100 trillion Suns, hinting that black hole jets colliding with dense cosmic environments may be central to their formation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colliding
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The two entities have a history of clashing over differences.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since the ceasefire took effect, armed members of the group have already redeployed in parts of the strip, clashing with other groups and clans opposing it.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles—at one point, the score was 34–0—and Kelce was spotted on the sidelines screaming at and bumping the Chiefs’ coach, Andy Reid.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Some other popular institutions also have extended hours on certain days year-round, which allows visitors to enjoy world-class artworks without bumping elbows with others.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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When Sacco set out to investigate the riot, in 2014, he was drawn to the tension between people’s memories of the experience, their rationalizations, and the coherence of each of the conflicting accounts.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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After facing controversy for slamming the inclusion of a same-sex couple in Disney’s 2022 movie Lightyear, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stein responded on Monday to the GOP statehouse leaders' announcement by slamming them for failing voters and calling out how the state legislature has yet to pass a budget.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gilbert, who graduated from the district’s New School For Community Service in 2008, recalled banging the rhythm on his desk as a teenager.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of the loudest voices was 29-year-old Neil Lothamer, of Indianapolis, who added pot-banging to his chorus.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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Balmer reportedly scaled a wall outside the mansion in Harrisburg before smashing windows, throwing homemade incendiary devices and eventually entering himself.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Vultee aircraft completed a flight from Los Angeles to New York in 11 hours and 34 minutes and 16 seconds, smashing the existing record of 12 hours for that distance.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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The film, which centers on a woman whose life is literally and figuratively crashing down around her, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to the Berlin Film Festival, where Byrne was awarded the best actress prize.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jenner, now a billionaire, launched her makeup brand under the persona, her multi-toned lip kits often crashing the company site from popularity.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Federal vehicle moved more than 1,000 miles away The federal vehicle that American citizen Marimar Martinez is accused of ramming earlier this month before she was shot by a CBP agent has been moved more than 1,000 miles away to Maine, a Department of Justice attorney said at a Thursday hearing.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Luis Gerardo Pirela-Ramirez and Yonder Enrique Tenefe-Perez, both from Venezuela, were detained Tuesday morning for allegedly ramming a Border Patrol vehicle and attempting to flee the scene, according to a senior DHS source.—
Landon Mion , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Colliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colliding. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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