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
The two colliding galaxies, NGC 5713 and NGC 5179, are located 88 million light-years from Earth.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The van struck several small trees and traveled down an embankment before colliding with a large tree, Knox said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
In the 13 minutes of calls, witnesses described seeing the personal watercraft traveling fast in the water the moment before the crash and people trying to pull the girls out of the water after colliding with the concrete dock.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
We’re introduced to two separate storylines in the first episode that end up colliding during the second.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This resulted in the trailer jackknifing and colliding with a minivan — leaving all three of the minivan's passengers dead, according to officials.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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, 17 Aug. 2025
The incident happened days after two Chinese naval vessels were filmed colliding in a nearby area while trying to block a Philippine vessel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
The two struggle with their own worlds colliding, with Bell debating conversion and Brody contemplating his career duties.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The van struck several small trees and traveled down an embankment before colliding with a large tree, Knox said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
In the 13 minutes of calls, witnesses described seeing the personal watercraft traveling fast in the water the moment before the crash and people trying to pull the girls out of the water after colliding with the concrete dock.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
We’re introduced to two separate storylines in the first episode that end up colliding during the second.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This resulted in the trailer jackknifing and colliding with a minivan — leaving all three of the minivan's passengers dead, according to officials.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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, 17 Aug. 2025
The incident happened days after two Chinese naval vessels were filmed colliding in a nearby area while trying to block a Philippine vessel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
The two struggle with their own worlds colliding, with Bell debating conversion and Brody contemplating his career duties.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colliding
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Dixie will raise the temperature clashing with Blythe Hart (Jessica Capshaw), the wife of Nashville Fire Capt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Iraqi prime minister at the time, Nuri al-Maliki, was a Shiite sectarian with close ties to Iran, and many of his fellow Shia thought he could be relied on to listen to Iran’s wishes and find a way to avoid clashing with an Iranian proxy militia.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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After previously bumping the $150 bonus offer up to $200, DraftKings Sportsbook is upping the ante even more this week by offering an instant $300 bonus offer alongside the discount of over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to documents made public by the Moscow Police Department in Idaho, Kohberger already has a track record of bumping heads with his fellow inmates.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As foreign dignitaries descend in Beijing this week, the conflicting narratives on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are a reminder that eight decades after Japan's surrender, the guns may be silent, but the battle over the legacy of the war is far from over.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, one TikTok filmed in a Walmart location shows stray unaltered tags with prices conflicting with higher on-rack pricing signs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Video evidence showed a trooper punching the man and slamming him to the ground during a 2021 incident.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the disturbing footage, Raja was seen entering the ring and picking up Smith above his head before slamming him hard on the mat.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Adults nearby sprinted toward the loud, banging noises.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The father had a massively fresh gash, from his right wrist, up across his whole hand, from banging and breaking iron and glass, to save his kinfolk.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Police, a renowned English rock band, formed in 1977, looping together Sting, Copeland and Summers for an act that rode the new wave to smashing success through the late '70s and early '80s.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Even the squirles are smashing their bread extra hard.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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Huger was charged in March after crashing a vehicle while driving in Potomac, Maryland.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While relieving himself in the bathroom, a 100-pound bale of marijuana came crashing through the roof into the room the man had just left.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Beijing's forces have responded to Philippine challenges with blockades, ramming maneuvers, and water cannon, raising fears that a miscalculation could draw the United States into a conflict with its military rival.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bird flies around a few times, ramming its head into the window, then moves to another room of the house.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Colliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colliding. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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