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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 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 That group, which focuses on efforts to reduce the number of fatal vehicle collisions, has produced dozens of digital campaign ads promoting Raman and criticizing her opponent, Mayor Karen Bass. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 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 Five vehicles that were headed northbound were then struck in collisions. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collisions
  1. crashes
  2. wrecks
  3. impacts
  4. accidents
  5. shocks
  6. jolts
  7. bumps
  8. thumps
Noun
  • The issue comes after years of delays of Boeing’s Max planes following safety and manufacturing crises, including the two deadly crashes of Max 8 aircraft in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a blank panel next to the 14 crashes, an ominous open space ripe for fresh carnage.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 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
  • Ryosuke Inoue, Visiting Fellow at CSIS Climate change means the shocks testing that system aren’t going away.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • One thing that won’t change though is a world investors expect to be hit by recurring supply shocks and persistent inflation.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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