1
as in crash
a forceful coming together of two things
the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in accident
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
a horrendous car collision on the highway
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of collision
At least two vehicle collisions involving ICE arrests have been reported in the Chicago area in the last month.
—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The collision occurred Friday evening in the Bedford area, north of London, according to British Transport Police.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
An independent 2018 analysis from Car and Driver compared Volvo models made between 1999–2006 with those made between 2007–2015, and found that the newer models had a 36 percent reduction in windshield deformation following collisions.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Seventeen years old at the time of the incident, Mackenzie Shirilla is the unlikely perpetrator of The Crash, which details the nearly 100-mile-per-hour car collision that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan in 2022.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for collision
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The collision occurred Friday evening in the Bedford area, north of London, according to British Transport Police.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
An independent 2018 analysis from Car and Driver compared Volvo models made between 1999–2006 with those made between 2007–2015, and found that the newer models had a 36 percent reduction in windshield deformation following collisions.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Seventeen years old at the time of the incident, Mackenzie Shirilla is the unlikely perpetrator of The Crash, which details the nearly 100-mile-per-hour car collision that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan in 2022.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for collision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collision
Noun
-
Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
-
Police say no pedestrians were hurt in the crash.
Noun
-
Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
-
Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
Noun
-
At one point, Humphrey said the shock and grief of it all became too much.
-
In addition to its style, it’s also made with practical features like shock-absorbing cushioning and a durable, grippy outsole that can handle everyday wear.
Noun
-
Preservation advocates warn that selling wreck relics to private collectors risks turning a maritime grave into a billionaire trophy hunt, even as Titanic memorabilia command multimillion-dollar bids worldwide.
-
Trans-Atlantic dispute over the artifacts RMS Titanic wants to auction some of the first artifacts salvaged from the wreck.
Noun
-
Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
-
This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.
Noun
-
Their standoff energizes the play, but this jolt of momentum comes a little too late.
-
Because her shows have been broadcast in endless rotation, our first image of Robin Byrd today is a jolt.
Noun
-
Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
-
While playing Pragmata, the thump of approaching robots had solid directionality, and the weapon blasts had a good amount of low-end force.
Noun
-
The no-look body slam is very underrated.
-
This is the second time something similar has been done, with the free server slam for partial game access available ahead of release.
Cite this Entry
“Collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collision. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
