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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
In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The military also said several other service members suffered minor shrapnel injuries and concussions.
—Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Robinson sustained two concussions in 2025 that limited his snaps.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The study, published by researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center, found that fewer concussions were reported in North Texas high school athletes in urban and lower-income districts.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The researchers noted that the pattern echoes past findings in which lower-income communities report fewer concussions, suggesting that some injuries are being missed.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
But with rising concerns surrounding the physicality of tackle football, the prevalence of concussions and the link to the degenerative brain disease CTE, flag football is emerging as an alternative for more than just girls.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Many more suffer serious injuries, including concussions, head trauma, and broken bones.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The military also said several other service members suffered minor shrapnel injuries and concussions.
—Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Robinson sustained two concussions in 2025 that limited his snaps.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The study, published by researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center, found that fewer concussions were reported in North Texas high school athletes in urban and lower-income districts.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The researchers noted that the pattern echoes past findings in which lower-income communities report fewer concussions, suggesting that some injuries are being missed.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
But with rising concerns surrounding the physicality of tackle football, the prevalence of concussions and the link to the degenerative brain disease CTE, flag football is emerging as an alternative for more than just girls.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Many more suffer serious injuries, including concussions, head trauma, and broken bones.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
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Lower premiums were made possible by decreasing repair costs and fewer collisions in 2025, the company said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The motions of stellar streams contain clues to how our barred spiral galaxy evolved over billions of years, including through collisions with other galactic realms.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
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The crashes come during heavy bombardment on Gulf nations as part of an expanding war with Iran.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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All pilots involved in the crashes survived, according to multiple sources.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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And finally, externally, impacts from objects passing through our inner Solar System could wipe all of humanity out, just as so much terrestrial life was eradicated 65 million years ago.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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The city is doing the project in small chunks in hopes of minimizing impacts on businesses and has plans to partner with Noblesville Main Street and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce to encourage residents to still visit the business during construction.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors worried the venue would mean more congestion and wrecks and lower property values.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gardea said there are high-speed wrecks on highways through Farmington, and a lot of tourists drive through on weekends to get to the mountains.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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