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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2
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 Olave has dealt with health issues including concussions and, at the end of last season, a blood clot. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 The law is named for 13-year-old Alyssa Peterson, who died by suicide after suffering a series of concussions. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 July 2026 This includes complex fractures, concussions, and even amputations. — J. Todd R. Lawrence, STAT, 27 July 2026 GLP-1s have been found to provide potential relief for those who have suffered concussions. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 According to the original filing, nearly 50,000 high school soccer players sustained concussions in 2010 — more players than in baseball, basketball, softball and wrestling combined. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 26 July 2026 There is a misconception that the biggest problem is concussions, Alosco said. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026 Long a favorite among athletes looking for a workout boost, creatine has been credited with tamping down perimenopausal mood swings, controlling blood sugar and perhaps even helping recovery from concussions. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026 Defenders and midfielders suffer the highest number of concussions. — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
  1. collisions
  2. crashes
  3. impacts
  4. wrecks
Noun
  • Unintentional collisions are fewer in number, as are rocket stages, but are not unprecedented.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Spotting this behavior early can cut down on the risk of future collisions.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • The latest incident comes amid a string of deadly crashes this summer involving children accused of stealing vehicles.
    — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The rampage caused more property damage, additional crashes between other vehicles and ultimately injuries to three people who were treated at a hospital.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of crashes
Noun
  • In recent attacks on Kyiv, air-raid sirens have sounded at the same time as impacts.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass penned a letter to company shareholders hoping to highlight the negative impacts that residents have had to deal with in the wake of the fire.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of impacts
Noun
  • The dramatic reappearance of the rusting wrecks has become one of the most striking visual reminders of both Europe’s wartime history and the severe drought currently gripping much of the continent.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At least 20 World War II wrecks of various sizes are now visible to the naked eye from the banks of Prahovo.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrecks

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