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 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 What’s ultimately surprising about Johnny Knoxville’s 16 — maybe 17 — concussions is that there weren't more of them, given the nature of his work on Jackass. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 Typically, coaches instruct their chargers on how best to prevent field heat stroke and brain concussions. — Michael Gerling, Fortune, 24 June 2026
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  1. collisions
  2. crashes
  3. impacts
  4. wrecks
Noun
  • This is the nightmare scenario behind the Kessler syndrome, a cascading chain of collisions that could render entire orbital pathways unusable.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • There have been other deadly crashes involving sightseeing flights near the Nazca Lines.
    — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There was plenty of action on Swiss National Day in Lausanne, with unfortunate crashes and a daring breakaway, but the top teams’ desire for that first leader’s jersey was always going to win out.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of crashes
Noun
  • The minimum sustainability standards CPHFW introduced in 2020 were ahead of their time, forcing brands to tackle their environmental and social impacts in order to continue showing on schedule.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The asteroid, which takes its name from the Egyptian deity of chaos, will be seen and heard, but the only impacts will be on science and planetary defense.
    — Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
Definition of impacts
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  • There are shallow but rich dives; full-of-life, accessible wrecks; and thriving reefs, including my favorite spot, the unlikely cement plant, with seahorses and octopus reclining beneath its pier pilings—pilings that are fantastical once underwater.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Historians estimate that as many as 1,000 ships sank during the Middle Passage, but fewer than 20 of these wrecks have been documented.
    — Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
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