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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 risk of serious injury — including concussions — was simply the price of remaining employed.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
During his six-year stint with the Dolphins, the former Alabama standout sustained three concussions, two of which occurred in the 2022 season.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa’s history with concussions also caused concern.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelly missed nine games with multiple concussions this past season though.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The former Alabama player dealt with three concussions last season and only started eight games for Minnesota.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced.
—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
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
During his six-year stint with the Dolphins, the former Alabama standout sustained three concussions, two of which occurred in the 2022 season.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa’s history with concussions also caused concern.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelly missed nine games with multiple concussions this past season though.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The former Alabama player dealt with three concussions last season and only started eight games for Minnesota.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
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The vast majority of fatal and severe collisions are preventable with changes to infrastructure and policy.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center plans to incorporate bird-friendly glass, a move aimed at reducing deadly collisions with reflective surfaces.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Thousands more survive crashes with serious and sometimes life-changing injuries.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco Police arrested two people in connection with the recent killing of a two-year-old and an adult man in two separate car crashes in the city.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Colorado Water Conservation Board Director Lauren Ris explained that droughts do not affect every community the same way, and understanding where the impacts are most severe can help the state respond to those challenges.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bergdoll cautioned that these impacts won't take effect immediately.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Transfers and car wrecks and injuries and Simeon Cottle — the best player on the team and maybe in Conference USA — being accused of point-shaving.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wendy’s wandering eye wrecks rehearsals.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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