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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
Blockers and tacklers were also forbidden from moving until the ball was caught, or touched the ground, reducing the number of full-speed collisions.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
As satellite constellations grow, global cooperation is essential to avoid collisions and ensure effective space traffic management.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
After years of deadly collisions, the city now is recommending brighter fixes and smarter glass to protect them.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Technologically, the Gen 3 4NE1 features high-torque joints, a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms, and a patented artificial skin that detects proximity to prevent collisions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The leading causes of harm to the whales are linked to human interference; entanglements in fishing gear and boat and ship collisions have resulted in significant increases in sickness, injury, and death.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The flying mess creates the ever-present risk of high-speed collisions that could set off a cascade, known as the Kessler Effect, in which the debris from one satellite strikes multiple other satellites which in turn produce more destructive debris of their own and on and on.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Two of the most important players on the team were injured in back-to-back games after scary collisions with inanimate on-ice objects, and both are now considered week-to-week.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
As satellite constellations grow, global cooperation is essential to avoid collisions and ensure effective space traffic management.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
After years of deadly collisions, the city now is recommending brighter fixes and smarter glass to protect them.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Technologically, the Gen 3 4NE1 features high-torque joints, a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms, and a patented artificial skin that detects proximity to prevent collisions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The leading causes of harm to the whales are linked to human interference; entanglements in fishing gear and boat and ship collisions have resulted in significant increases in sickness, injury, and death.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The flying mess creates the ever-present risk of high-speed collisions that could set off a cascade, known as the Kessler Effect, in which the debris from one satellite strikes multiple other satellites which in turn produce more destructive debris of their own and on and on.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Two of the most important players on the team were injured in back-to-back games after scary collisions with inanimate on-ice objects, and both are now considered week-to-week.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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
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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This is not an outright Sell signal by any means, more a potential emerging issue to be aware of, suggesting the market has a thinner psychological and positioning cushion underneath it to absorb any shocks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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The report warned copper’s reliance on a handful of countries makes global supplies and prices vulnerable to disruptions, policy shocks, and trade barriers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Collisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collisions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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