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collisions

noun

plural of collision
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
  1. crashes
  2. wrecks
  3. impacts
  4. accidents
  5. shocks
  6. jolts
  7. bumps
  8. thumps
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
  • Waltrip obviously got into hundreds of wrecks over his nearly 30-year racing career.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In the subsequent highway traffic backup there were two additional wrecks, including at least eight vehicles.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrecks
Noun
  • The company also argues that seawater extraction could avoid some impacts associated with conventional uranium mining.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Those impacts could also extend as far south as the New Jersey coast if the storm wobbles farther west.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of impacts
Noun
  • Zepeda, 58, said he’s lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years and has seen multiple accidents.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Workplace accidents are common in Italy, with an average of three workers a day dying in workplace accidents across the country, according to the INAIL trade union.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 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
Definition of bumps
Noun
  • The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Definition of thumps

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“Collisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collisions. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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