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as in collisions
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 crashes
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 concussions
Exceptions apply for goalkeeper injuries, collisions involving a goalkeeper, teammate collisions requiring treatment, serious injuries such as head injuries or concussions, and instances where the injured player is designated to take a penalty kick.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The athlete had also gone through serious physical setbacks, including multiple concussions, which added another layer of complexity to the process.
—Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Two teenagers suffered concussions, according to medical records and an interview with one family’s lawyer.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Was getting concussions once a week.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Kelly missed most of the season due to concussions and has since retired, and Fries was not as impactful as his price tag would suggest.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Spelling and the seven children were taken to the hospital via ambulances and treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, concussions and other injuries, according to TMZ, which first reported the incident.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
After the collision, Spelling and the seven children were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances and treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
There were 35 concussions on kickoffs in 2025 compared to eight in 2024 mainly because moving the touchback to the 35-yard line resulted in 1,157 more returns.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The athlete had also gone through serious physical setbacks, including multiple concussions, which added another layer of complexity to the process.
—Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Two teenagers suffered concussions, according to medical records and an interview with one family’s lawyer.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Was getting concussions once a week.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Kelly missed most of the season due to concussions and has since retired, and Fries was not as impactful as his price tag would suggest.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Spelling and the seven children were taken to the hospital via ambulances and treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, concussions and other injuries, according to TMZ, which first reported the incident.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
After the collision, Spelling and the seven children were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances and treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
There were 35 concussions on kickoffs in 2025 compared to eight in 2024 mainly because moving the touchback to the 35-yard line resulted in 1,157 more returns.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
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Concurrently, internal particle collisions try to force the plasma back into a balanced temperature state.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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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
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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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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 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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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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