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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
Concurrently, internal particle collisions try to force the plasma back into a balanced temperature state.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Similar projects in states including Utah and Washington have significantly reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions and encouraged biodiversity.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky depends on the altitude where the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2026
One possibility, the researchers say, is that it was destroyed in one of the violent collisions that routinely reshaped the young solar system, with fragments like NWA 12774 later incorporated into other rocky planets, including Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Since Trainor’s death, the state Senate has taken up an amendment to try to reduce the wrong-way collisions.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
More traffic has resulted in some 7,000 deer-vehicle collisions each year.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Similar projects in states including Utah and Washington have significantly reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions and encouraged biodiversity.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky depends on the altitude where the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2026
One possibility, the researchers say, is that it was destroyed in one of the violent collisions that routinely reshaped the young solar system, with fragments like NWA 12774 later incorporated into other rocky planets, including Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Since Trainor’s death, the state Senate has taken up an amendment to try to reduce the wrong-way collisions.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
More traffic has resulted in some 7,000 deer-vehicle collisions each year.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
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Many are now discovering in their late 60s and early 70s that the script did not account for a 90‑plus lifespan or for the cumulative effects of wage stagnation, market crashes, and runaway medical costs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Kimi Antonelli won a dramatic Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his championship lead to a commanding 66 points after a race twice interrupted by crashes and a red flag.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 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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In June 2025, the union representing state engineers sued the Newsom administration alleging that the order violated state labor law by failing to confer with the union over its impacts.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 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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New York — One of the biggest mysteries of the global economy is why the oil market has remained so calm during one of the greatest supply shocks in history.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As the shocks from the Middle East crisis get passed on to consumers, inflation is set to rise while growth is expected to slow, further narrowing India’s appeal among global investors.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
9 June 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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It is characterized by high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and rashes or bumps that appear seven to 14 days after exposure.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The overall agreement will result in small pay bumps for everybody covered by the agreement and annual pay hikes of about 4 % for the duration of the deal.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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