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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
Lower premiums were made possible by decreasing repair costs and fewer collisions in 2025, the company said.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The motions of stellar streams contain clues to how our barred spiral galaxy evolved over billions of years, including through collisions with other galactic realms.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
As the race unfolds in real time, there are collisions, sabotage, surprises, comedy and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
About 30%, or 924 collisions, occurred at the convention center.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The goal is to increase productive collisions — early-stage conversations that turn into shows, companies, and partnerships.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
In Nifty mode, the drone will make more subtle automatic adjustments to flight with a greater risk of collisions.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
But as the large colliders grew more sophisticated and capable, the traditional planar silicon design couldn’t withstand the extreme radiation present at the epicenter of collider collisions.
—Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Vehicle collisions on the road are a top cause of bear mortality.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The motions of stellar streams contain clues to how our barred spiral galaxy evolved over billions of years, including through collisions with other galactic realms.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
As the race unfolds in real time, there are collisions, sabotage, surprises, comedy and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
About 30%, or 924 collisions, occurred at the convention center.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The goal is to increase productive collisions — early-stage conversations that turn into shows, companies, and partnerships.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
In Nifty mode, the drone will make more subtle automatic adjustments to flight with a greater risk of collisions.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
But as the large colliders grew more sophisticated and capable, the traditional planar silicon design couldn’t withstand the extreme radiation present at the epicenter of collider collisions.
—Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Vehicle collisions on the road are a top cause of bear mortality.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
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The crashes come during heavy bombardment on Gulf nations as part of an expanding war with Iran.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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All pilots involved in the crashes survived, according to multiple sources.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors worried the venue would mean more congestion and wrecks and lower property values.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gardea said there are high-speed wrecks on highways through Farmington, and a lot of tourists drive through on weekends to get to the mountains.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are also other key caveats to consider, such as a strong dependence on cloud microphysics (given cloud seeding only works on existing clouds), problems with attribution and potential geopolitical and legal issues regarding downwind impacts, Francis said.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then, the proposal was based in part on a report authored by five climate contrarians that questioned the threatof climate impacts like wildfires, extreme heat and stronger storms.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Tourists in trouble Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pet owners should be vigilant about their pets today to avoid accidents.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Helmets, pads, or other devices could deform safely under sudden shocks or absorb energy during fast impacts to prevent injury.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Arguably, the world is still digesting the after-shocks of the social media revolution before a new printing press-like invention is upon us.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Literal and figurative pain points included ensuring each piece properly conducting electricity, rigging every square with mechanical keyboard switches to facilitate the connections, and countless unintentional jolts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both of those moments were jolts.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Near the base, the Forest of Wonders in the family zone is a low-grade trail lightly lined with trees, with small natural bumps or mini moguls that add just a pop of thrill—even little kids can manage them.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mealybugs look like cottony white masses, scale insects appear as brown bumps on the leaves, and spider mites leave sticky webbing behind.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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