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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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Highway motorcycle wrecks flow into a federal database, but deaths on off-road dirt bikes don’t.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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That’s the reasoning behind the steep price-tag on this bombproof crate from Gunner, which the company designed to withstand even the nastiest of wrecks.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Nov. 2025
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Reconcept, the system performs especially well in high-stress environments where prolonged mental load impacts performance and recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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They’re designed with a polyester blend that’s abrasion-resistant to prevent accidents and keep you covered up through all your winter hikes.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Officials have also tried to cover up the killings, Amnesty said, by forcing the families of some victims to give interviews to state media blaming accidents or other protesters.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Twenty hinge-pipe beams were installed inside segments of the roadway, which allow the bridge deck to flex and slide back and forth as the temperature changes or ground shakes, but prevent lateral, side-to-side jolts that could jeopardize the bridge’s integrity.—
Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
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The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 jolts every year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 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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Season 2 begins with Langdon's first day back in action, which will inevitably lead to some awkward encounters.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Experts say there is no clear pattern behind recent shark encounters, emphasizing that the ocean is a dynamic environment where humans enter the natural habitat of marine predators.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collisions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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