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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
These storms are forming because warm, moist air surging north from the Gulf of Mexico is colliding with a strong cold front and upper-level storm system moving in from the Plains, creating atmospheric instability.
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Karen Carter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 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, 9 Mar. 2026
Three days earlier, 47-year-old Justin Rhodes died while riding a motorcycle and colliding with a sedan.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Anthony was a replacement there during Thursday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, colliding with shortstop Bryan Rincon while attempting to catch a routine fly ball that turned into an inside-the-park home run.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But differences began to emerge between Washington and Jerusalem almost immediately, and less than a week into the war, their objectives appear to be colliding.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Citing Miller’s official charging records, The Salt Lake Tribune reported that, during his March 5 interview, Miller said that he’d recently been forced to sell his car after colliding with an elk.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
The demand for electricians is colliding with a moment of deep uncertainty for young workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
France and New Zealand are still undergoing repairs after colliding in Auckland in a crash which sent a crewperson from both teams to hospital.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Karen Carter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 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, 9 Mar. 2026
Three days earlier, 47-year-old Justin Rhodes died while riding a motorcycle and colliding with a sedan.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Anthony was a replacement there during Thursday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, colliding with shortstop Bryan Rincon while attempting to catch a routine fly ball that turned into an inside-the-park home run.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But differences began to emerge between Washington and Jerusalem almost immediately, and less than a week into the war, their objectives appear to be colliding.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Citing Miller’s official charging records, The Salt Lake Tribune reported that, during his March 5 interview, Miller said that he’d recently been forced to sell his car after colliding with an elk.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
The demand for electricians is colliding with a moment of deep uncertainty for young workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
France and New Zealand are still undergoing repairs after colliding in Auckland in a crash which sent a crewperson from both teams to hospital.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colliding
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These modern takes on bright red will still provide warmth and drama to the room without overwhelming the space or clashing with other design elements.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Capes, fearless pattern clashing, and polished leather accessories defined Milan Fashion Week street style.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The vibe is flirty but chic—ready for low lighting, a wine list, and knees bumping beneath the table.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the walk back, Lilian noticed a girl, a head taller than Jude, keeping to his side, sometimes bumping into him.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The conflicting data from Noem came after 95 members of Congress in September demanded answers about the targeting of DACA recipients.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The border region, where militant such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State are also active, is largely inaccessible to the media and The Associated Press could not independently verify the conflicting claims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now, further observations of the aftermath of the mission – which entailed intentionally slamming a vehicle into a space rock – is revealing something unexpected in the binary system of asteroids.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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All forms of assault, including slamming someone against a wall, stabbing and punching, are not OK.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mosaku said, banging the counter.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s hitting, banging bodies.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Costco recommends wrapping it in a towel and smashing it into pieces with a hammer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Vulture hosted a special screening of the pilot with ABC on March 3, and Speedman answered all of our questions about smashing props and doing his own stunts.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Read All About It A defunct NASA satellite is crashing back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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The victim in the vehicle told police that the moped had failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into her car, and leading her to lose control of her vehicle.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Burbank police arrested a 32-year-old man for a midday crime spree that included allegedly ramming vehicles and assaulting officers on Monday.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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French officials promised the Louvre would introduce additional security measures, including anti-intrusion devices and anti-vehicle ramming barriers on nearby public roads, in the wake of the heist.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Colliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colliding. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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