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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
The league said the rate of concussions dropped 43 percent on returns, with a significant reduction as well in lower-body injuries.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Being vulnerable to concussions is part of being a catcher.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Kraus has written extensively on music, concussions, aging, speech, bilingualism, autism, technology and HIV through her work.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors say a woman was knocked unconscious and two other people suffered concussions.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
If concussions continue to threaten the lives of star players, will ESPN foster an honest dialogue about it?
—Laura Gentile, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
At 31, the skater had suffered a broken rib, lost teeth, back injuries and several concussions over the course of a decade pursuing the move.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Stashing a talented prospect like him is a wise decision for a front office that should be taking a long view with its rebuild, not to mention Douglas’ history of concussions (two in 2023) and contract coming up next season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Secondary headaches can stem from sinus infections, concussions, dental problems or serious conditions or issues like meningitis or brain bleeding.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Being vulnerable to concussions is part of being a catcher.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Kraus has written extensively on music, concussions, aging, speech, bilingualism, autism, technology and HIV through her work.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors say a woman was knocked unconscious and two other people suffered concussions.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
If concussions continue to threaten the lives of star players, will ESPN foster an honest dialogue about it?
—Laura Gentile, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
At 31, the skater had suffered a broken rib, lost teeth, back injuries and several concussions over the course of a decade pursuing the move.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Stashing a talented prospect like him is a wise decision for a front office that should be taking a long view with its rebuild, not to mention Douglas’ history of concussions (two in 2023) and contract coming up next season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Secondary headaches can stem from sinus infections, concussions, dental problems or serious conditions or issues like meningitis or brain bleeding.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
Noun
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Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy neutrons produced during fusion, being electrically neutral, escape towards the walls of the tokamak, allowing most of the energy produced to be recovered (and ultimately creating tritium in collisions with lithium).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soft-top versions usually weigh more, and heavier vehicles fare better in crashes.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The finale arrives like crashes of thunder and lightning, shifting between forceful and delicate moments.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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More Spencer Platt/Getty Images In the days, weeks, and years that followed, survivors faced debilitating health impacts caused by the toxic ash that filled the Manhattan air.—
Andrew Garbarino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dehydration, heat stroke, bike wrecks, a bad trip; these are just a few of the hazards a burner may face in Black Rock City.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Vanuatu’s dive options range from coral reef and dramatic caverns to legendary World War II ship and plane wrecks like Million Dollar Point and the SS President Coolidge, a troopship sunk by mines in 1942 that can be explored with Aore Adventures in Espiritu Santo.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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