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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the concussion of the two football players sent them both to the ground
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as in crash
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
the theory that such a concussion, by a giant asteroid or comet millions of years ago, led to the extinction of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of concussion
No one else was injured, and the actor was cleared shortly after receiving treatment, but in the wake of Holland's concussion, the movie has halted production as a precaution.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
He was sidelined by a concussion in 2021 and a shoulder injury in 2024 that cost him two games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
And the Jets’ Justin Field is stuck in the concussion protocol, meaning Tyrod Taylor gets the start this week.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
That was inspired by watching Los Angeles Rams games in person but also experiencing concussions himself.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
He was sidelined by a concussion in 2021 and a shoulder injury in 2024 that cost him two games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
And the Jets’ Justin Field is stuck in the concussion protocol, meaning Tyrod Taylor gets the start this week.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
That was inspired by watching Los Angeles Rams games in person but also experiencing concussions himself.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussion
Noun
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Delta noted that a member of the cabin crew was injured, with ABC News detailing that they were hospitalized with a minor knee injury from the collision.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some reports suggested that a wing on one of the aircraft had detached due to the collision.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, a crypto crash will come and may take down our economy with it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the mental clarity and razor sharp focus, taking mushrooms like lion’s mane also comes without many of the potential side effects that are typically associated with stimulants like jitters, energy spikes, and mid-day crashes.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the initial wave of shock wore off this morning that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are touring as Rush next year, most fans turned their attention to who will be taking on the absurdly difficult task of replacing the late Neil Peart behind the kit.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Friends reacted in shock to the audacity of the man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Concussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussion. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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