concussions

noun

plural of concussion
1
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 Tim Moscicki, an athletic trainer at Loyola High for 38 years, said much has changed for the better in protecting football players from concussions and other head injuries. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Our emergency departments see many fractures and concussions from high-speed crashes. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Stokes also said that the three concussions have left him with some lingering symptoms. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is the result of various concussions over the years. — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Also back was starting right guard Dominick Puni and defensive tackle CJ West, who both suffered concussions in recent practices. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, defensive tackle CJ West and offensive lineman Dominick Puni returned from concussions. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 That meant athletic trainers were mostly utilized for game coverage, as well as for high-priority sports for concussions like football. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 It was named after a young athlete who died by suicide at age 13, following mental health struggles likely connected with multiple concussions. — Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
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  1. collisions
  2. crashes
  3. impacts
  4. wrecks
Noun
  • Car insurance covers losses resulting from collisions, theft, fire and other covered incidents.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers point out that older pedestrians remain more vulnerable to collisions.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • Officials suspect two crashes on Interstate 4 that left one woman dead in Orange County may be related, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of crashes
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  • An agreement paramount to Idaho dairy Idaho’s dairy industry may see the biggest impacts from the Canadian tariffs, which will target milk, cream and whey at 50%, and cheese at 25%.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of impacts
Noun
  • Huron Aviation, Alpena, Michigan (Lake Huron) Get a unique perspective on the wrecks in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary by seeing them from the air.
    — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Car wrecks in which people are injured are frequent and many are not criminal matters, defense attorney Gill said in his closing argument in the guilt-innocence trial phase.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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