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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
To sail through the strait without being detected by Iran, many ships are turning off their Automatic Identification Systems, which are navigational beacons that broadcast their positions to avoid collisions.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Human encroachment on wildlife habitat — along with other threats such as car collisions, rat poison and disease — are threatening the population across the state.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Galactic collisions can stretch spiral arms out into long tidal tails, boosting a galaxy’s size.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The vehicle finally became disabled on I-95 South at the Exit 19 ramp after it was involved in multiple collisions, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
While the boy was being detained, officers learned a juvenile female passenger in the truck had suffered minor injuries during the collisions, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Congestion and fast-moving traffic increase the likelihood of collisions and pedestrian injuries, making awareness especially important for commuters in these areas.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
The infrared system can be useful to detect if someone falls overboard or to avoid collisions at sea in total darkness.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Human encroachment on wildlife habitat — along with other threats such as car collisions, rat poison and disease — are threatening the population across the state.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Galactic collisions can stretch spiral arms out into long tidal tails, boosting a galaxy’s size.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The vehicle finally became disabled on I-95 South at the Exit 19 ramp after it was involved in multiple collisions, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
While the boy was being detained, officers learned a juvenile female passenger in the truck had suffered minor injuries during the collisions, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Congestion and fast-moving traffic increase the likelihood of collisions and pedestrian injuries, making awareness especially important for commuters in these areas.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
The infrared system can be useful to detect if someone falls overboard or to avoid collisions at sea in total darkness.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
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Multiple deadly crashes early Sunday This was one of three deadly crashes on the Tarrant County freeway early Sunday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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Two crashes that unfolded early Sunday morning resulted in deaths, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The lumber used to build the castle was essentially driftwood from steamboat wrecks that floated down the river and into Gray's hands.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Rewind through the best moments of 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at as Denny Hamlin cashes in with the win after several early wrecks.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Leaders must ensure the short-term and long-term impacts of AI are identified, understood, measured, monitored, and addressed.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Some of the most influential American innovations began as side projects, accidents, or niche engineering solutions before quietly changing how people communicate, travel, work, eat, and survive.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The coalition of willing nations at Santa Marta reflected a growing recognition that, for many governments, the question is increasingly how much economies want to remain exposed to political and security shocks originating far beyond their borders.—
María Mendiluce,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That would help restore dwindling government reserves that have been exhausted by the energy shocks from the war in Iran.—
Edna Tarigan,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The building jolts and is cloaked in blackness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 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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Vegas had some bumps getting through Utah and Anaheim, then had no trouble with the banged-up and battered Avalanche.—
Stephen Whyno,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The Flames endured some early season bumps but put it together at the right time and beat Southern Illinois 7-2 on Sunday in the MVC Tournament final.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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“Collisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collisions. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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