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as in crash
a forceful coming together of two things
the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
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as in accident
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
a horrendous car collision on the highway
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Recent Examples of collision
That brutal, driving style requires her to initiate intense physical collisions on nearly every single possession.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The collision of two black holes is often likened to the striking of a bell, which is why the fading signal that follows is known as a ringdown.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
The scene of the deadly collision in Haverhill.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Both vehicles went up in flames after the collision, according to the department.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The collision of two black holes is often likened to the striking of a bell, which is why the fading signal that follows is known as a ringdown.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
The scene of the deadly collision in Haverhill.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Both vehicles went up in flames after the collision, according to the department.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collision
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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Police say no pedestrians were hurt in the crash.
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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.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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Cold water shock impairs breathing and can overwhelm even strong swimmers within seconds.
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Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared today a national holiday after the country’s soccer team reached the knockout phase of the World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany.
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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.
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Trans-Atlantic dispute over the artifacts RMS Titanic wants to auction some of the first artifacts salvaged from the wreck.
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Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
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This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.
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The action sequences are jerky and disjointed; Supergirl’s laser eyes constitute the only occasional, if inadequate, jolt of life.
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Dorofeyev will join fellow 25-and-under forwards Alexis Lafrenière and Gabe Perreault in a top six that suddenly has a jolt of offensive potential.
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Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
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While playing Pragmata, the thump of approaching robots had solid directionality, and the weapon blasts had a good amount of low-end force.
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The no-look body slam is very underrated.
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This is the second time something similar has been done, with the free server slam for partial game access available ahead of release.
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“Collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collision. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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