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 Nearly 300 people are killed every year in traffic crashes in the city, with speed serving as the leading factor in the collisions. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Now researchers analyzing data from those collisions have seen an unexpected signal that offers new clues about how the cosmic transition happened eons ago. — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026 The presentation highlighted three updates and changes that the advisory body believes the city should adopt in order to prevent further serious traffic collisions. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 For the latter, this is vital to enable the safe passage of ships through shipping lanes, into and out of ports, all the while preventing collisions and aiding activities like search and rescue. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026 The movie is fantastic, a true thriller, and while some liberties were taken with the depiction of outer space, the basic premise of a cascading series of collisions rendering orbits too cluttered with debris to be usable is valid. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Scientists also think that quantum black holes could emerge from the trillions of proton collisions occurring in the LHC. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026 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

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There have been 42 accidents and crashes tied to the Catalina airport, claiming 30 lives since 1982.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
This planning study stems from the city’s high-injury network, a group of roads that have the highest number of serious injury and fatal crashes.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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What readers are saying The comments reflect a strong concern about climate change and its impacts, with many expressing alarm over the dismantling of scientific research and data accessibility.

— Ben Noll, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Traditional due diligence can miss back-office technology impacts—liabilities reducing valuation (technical debt, vendor lock-in and cybersecurity exposure) or assets increasing it (scalable platforms and modernized pipelines).

— Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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The incident is the latest in a handful of rare but sometimes deadly accidents involving passengers being dragged by subway trains.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
Deadly boat accidents are common in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rivers and lakes are a major means of transport for its more than 100 million people.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of accidents

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After the Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep interest rates steady in July, Warsh promised to keep an eye on the markets and address price shocks when necessary.

— Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
The generally solid job market has helped consumers spend, although many economists remain surprised by how well shoppers have weathered a series of shocks, including higher gas prices, inflation, political uncertainty and growing fears about AI.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shocks

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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

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But there were more bumps in the road for Detroit, which by November was still a dismal 3-6.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

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