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as in crashes
a forceful coming together of two things
the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
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as in wrecks
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
a horrendous car collision on the highway
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Recent Examples of collisions
Altogether, such collisions highlight the risk of space debris to future lunar missions.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Mountain House saw 12 collisions last month alone, which Osborn said is a high number for a small community.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The prosecutor and other families whose relatives were killed in car crashes had warned her that a forgiving sentence is the standard criminal court outcome for fatal collisions in California.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Vision Zero aims to eliminate all fatal and severe injury collisions in the city; within that category, pedestrians are the most vulnerable user and bicyclists are the second most vulnerable user, Heyne said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
These high-energy collisions would have generated intense heat and pressure, transforming aluminum-rich surface materials into corundum.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Grade separations greatly improve safety by reducing the chance of collisions between trains and cars, as well as cyclists and pedestrians.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated multiple investigations into possible safety defects with Tesla's FSD, after several collisions, including a fatal 2023 crash.
—Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Block collisions need to be balanced with efficient play-arounds to create more tackle tries.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Mountain House saw 12 collisions last month alone, which Osborn said is a high number for a small community.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The prosecutor and other families whose relatives were killed in car crashes had warned her that a forgiving sentence is the standard criminal court outcome for fatal collisions in California.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Vision Zero aims to eliminate all fatal and severe injury collisions in the city; within that category, pedestrians are the most vulnerable user and bicyclists are the second most vulnerable user, Heyne said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
These high-energy collisions would have generated intense heat and pressure, transforming aluminum-rich surface materials into corundum.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Grade separations greatly improve safety by reducing the chance of collisions between trains and cars, as well as cyclists and pedestrians.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated multiple investigations into possible safety defects with Tesla's FSD, after several collisions, including a fatal 2023 crash.
—Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Block collisions need to be balanced with efficient play-arounds to create more tackle tries.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
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The constant surveillance added its own form of stress, however—without actually reducing crashes.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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In addition to cleaning up the Colorado National Speedway faster after crashes this season, the new owners are trying to get an average of 5,000 hungry and thirsty fans back in their seats faster.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Look, these wrecks are a dime-a-dozen at places like Talladega and Daytona.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The researchers also identified wrecks from as recent as the beginning of World War II, documenting the remains of a Maiale, or Pig — a kind of submarine used by the Italian navy to attack the British fleet in the Strait of Gibraltar during World War II, according to Andreo.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Also, women who are pregnant and their fetuses, children, older adults and people living with chronic conditions, especially heart and lung disease, may be physically more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution than other adults, according to the American Lung Association.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the helicopters have drawn more and more complaints about high operating costs and the potential health impacts from noise pollution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Others may notice only occasional accidents but structure their day around preventing them.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Fire safety experts agree that improper grill placement is one of the leading causes of preventable home fires and outdoor accidents.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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The worry looming over the economy Earlier this month, Dimon had also warned in his shareholder letter that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than the market now expects.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The move comes amid regional fallout in the Gulf amid the Iran war, which has triggered one of the worst oil shocks in history.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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That week, nobody talked about anything but the lead-up to the big challenge in which Bukele and La Choly would see who could withstand the jolts of that bumpy musical fairground ride, which tries to shake off its passengers.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jolts are muted, the setpieces are drab, and the gore is all too literally kept under wraps.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The touch on his floaters, the variety of angles on his scoop layups, the strong shoulders that absorb bumps.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cava , Restaurant Brands (Burger King and Tim Hortons), and Shake Shack also saw price target bumps.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Collisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collisions. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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