Thesaurus results for COLLISIONS

collisions

noun

plural of collision

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 The 209-by-200-foot overpass spans Interstate 25 near the Greenland exit between Larkspur and Monument, an area that has historically seen many wildlife collisions. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 The clubhouse was somewhat somber Friday afternoon, with players still feeling shaken up after witnessing one of the scariest collisions many had ever seen on a baseball field. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Five vehicles that were headed northbound were then struck in collisions. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 These particles emerge during particle collisions but can’t be observed like other particles. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 The California Department of Motor Vehicles issues testing and deployment permits, sets rules for vehicle equipment, and tracks collisions and traffic safety. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 At the same time, the number of annual traffic collisions declined from 590 in 2016 to 93 in 2021, data show. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Potential dark matter collisions are believed to be extremely rare. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Car insurance covers losses resulting from collisions, theft, fire and other covered incidents. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The goal was to reduce traffic and crashes along an 11-mile stretch of I-77 South from the Brookshire Freeway exit to the South Carolina border.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
Nationally, National Transportation Safety Board data show that 16 people have died in eight fatal crashes involving news helicopters in the United States since 2000.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of crashes

Noun

Car wrecks and other mishaps lead to people disappearing, only to be later found submerged underwater.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Huron Aviation, Alpena, Michigan (Lake Huron) Get a unique perspective on the wrecks in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary by seeing them from the air.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrecks

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With the two events drawing large crowds, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising residents, commuters, visitors and fans to prepare for various traffic impacts.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
This is one of the terrible impacts of quantum mechanics on pop culture, this idea that an observer was required for quantum mechanics to make sense, that the observer collapsed the wave function the way that people talked about it.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of impacts

Noun

From severe weather and accidents to cyberattacks and tragedies, unfortunately, schools and colleges face crises each year.

— Kimberly Osborne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of accidents

Noun

China’s years of stockpiling crude, cutting imports and shifting toward electric vehicles have curbed demand, shielding the world economy from sharper price shocks.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
The recent wars, trade friction, and disasters have produced such frequent shocks that they are no longer seen as one-off events but a sign of a less stable world.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of shocks

Noun

The dwelling has evolved over the years as Jenner has matured and trends have shifted, now imbued with warm neutrals and an air of serenity rather than bold jolts of energy.

— Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Riley, who finished with 232 all-purpose yards Friday, provided the jolts early as the Blackhawks used big plays to counter the grind-it-out attack used by Streamwood.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of jolts

Noun

The 2nm Pro chip brings with it the usual performance bumps, but also the ability to record 4K 240fps slow-motion video.

— Dominic Preston, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2026
Tucker picked up some extra bumps and bruises Saturday, most notably fouling a pitch off his right knee in the third inning.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

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