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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
Additionally, about 17% of those severely injured by traffic collisions in Sacramento County were 20 years old or younger.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Rather than collisions caused by surrounding traffic, these incidents involved the vehicle misjudging objects directly in its path.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Engine failure following collisions with birds and other animals is well-documented and has been deadly.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Those collisions separate electrical charges — with positive charge gathering near the top of the cloud and negative charge near the bottom.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But collisions occur on residential roads, too, even those that ban or limit trucks.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Orange County’s top prosecutor says Amazon has agreed to stop California sales of certain e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits following a series of fatal collisions.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In reality, collisions in space are extremely rare but incredibly dangerous.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
But what happens in those interstitial periods, as micro-rhythms ripple outward from liquid collisions, is key to Seefeel’s approach.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Rather than collisions caused by surrounding traffic, these incidents involved the vehicle misjudging objects directly in its path.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Engine failure following collisions with birds and other animals is well-documented and has been deadly.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Those collisions separate electrical charges — with positive charge gathering near the top of the cloud and negative charge near the bottom.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But collisions occur on residential roads, too, even those that ban or limit trucks.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Orange County’s top prosecutor says Amazon has agreed to stop California sales of certain e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits following a series of fatal collisions.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In reality, collisions in space are extremely rare but incredibly dangerous.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
But what happens in those interstitial periods, as micro-rhythms ripple outward from liquid collisions, is key to Seefeel’s approach.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
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The Navy will lead the investigation, so there won’t be as much information shared publicly as in civilian crashes.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Many crashes happened while Tesla vehicles were stationary, waiting at traffic lights, stop signs or in slow traffic.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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McNeal’s unit handles patients who are coming out of surgery or have trauma from car wrecks or falls.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Tesla is recalling over 218,000 vehicles because when drivers reverse, the rearview camera image may lag, potentially causing wrecks and injuries, according to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This study is a good start for establishing risk analysis for ozone, says Qiu, but there's still a long way to go before researchers fully grasp the health impacts of wildfire smoke.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Conducted as the war in Iran was breaking out and logistical constraints began to arise from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the survey revealed that 61 percent of executives believe the impacts of heightened duties are still the most difficult factor to manage in today’s business climate.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Nitrous oxide can impair judgment and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.—
Andrew Rogers,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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Analysts warned that reliance on a narrow group of exporters could amplify volatility and leave markets vulnerable to shocks ranging from geopolitical tensions to a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The standoff prompted one of the largest oil shocks ever recorded.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Edwards’ explosiveness produces randomized jolts of spectacular.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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That week, nobody talked about anything but the lead-up to the big challenge in which Bukele and La Choly would see who could withstand the jolts of that bumpy musical fairground ride, which tries to shake off its passengers.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Amazon has successfully courted high fashion brands over the years like Coach, there were a few bumps on the road.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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No one who flew Spirit was doing caviar bumps in a lounge.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 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 19 May. 2026.
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