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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
These would increase the likelihood of more collisions, much like in the movie ‘Gravity’.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
But the potential damage done by the increasing amount of collisions cannot always be repaired in a spacewalk.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
AGVs are programmed to navigate the factory, using cameras and sensors to slow or stop to avoid collisions, and emit spoken warnings to human workers in their path.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Of the 14 e-bike riders who have been killed this year, 11 died because of collisions with cars, trucks, and buses.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2025
In theory, self-driving cars should be able to detect animals and quickly stop or slow down, thereby lowering the number of collisions.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
According to the Standard, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has reported more than 880 self-driving car collisions to date.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
But the potential damage done by the increasing amount of collisions cannot always be repaired in a spacewalk.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
AGVs are programmed to navigate the factory, using cameras and sensors to slow or stop to avoid collisions, and emit spoken warnings to human workers in their path.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Of the 14 e-bike riders who have been killed this year, 11 died because of collisions with cars, trucks, and buses.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2025
In theory, self-driving cars should be able to detect animals and quickly stop or slow down, thereby lowering the number of collisions.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
According to the Standard, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has reported more than 880 self-driving car collisions to date.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
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Four people were killed over a four-day period in crashes on Arkansas highways, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police reports.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Knarr also shared a story about a nurse who survived not only the wrecks of the Titanic but also its sister ships, Olympic and the Britannic.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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Most, but not all, of the wrecks involved were sites of active interest for the DPAA.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The temporary lapse in SNAP benefits has already had dire impacts on families whose electronic benefits cards were due to be reloaded the first week of November.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The last two fatal accidents of an MD-11 occurred in 2009, with the first being a crash landing of a FedEx Express plane at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Having properly inflated tires with the right amount of tread can save you from hydroplaning, blowouts and even accidents.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Conjuring 2 is filled with sudden jolts, dog bells signaling danger, self-moving fire engine toys, and the infamous Crooked Man — all shot with cinematic tricks borrowed from '70s-era filmmaking.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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If there’s just one adult in a family who can work, the new plan bumps their payment from $400 to $580 a month.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The shell is built to withstand bumps and dings, while the textured finish helps hide wear and tear from travel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The effect of climate change on traditional bear food sources, a steep population decline in rural areas, and the decreasing number of hunters have been cited as factors driving the rise in bear encounters.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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From inspiring conservation efforts to incredible animal encounters, our wildlife stories bring you closer to the creatures that make our planet extraordinary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Collisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collisions. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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