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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 family said that Smith suffered multiple concussions during his NFL career.
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Deena Zaru, ABC News, 16 June 2026
In soccer, concussions may result from head-to-head contact, a fall, an elbow, a collision with a goalkeeper, or impact with the ground.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 June 2026
Men grappling and kicking, throwing elbows and punching, giving each other bloody noses, black eyes, and—surely, occasionally—concussions.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Atkins knew a little bit about what concussions felt like, and even this time was different.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Exceptions apply for goalkeeper injuries, collisions involving a goalkeeper, teammate collisions requiring treatment, serious injuries such as head injuries or concussions, and instances where the injured player is designated to take a penalty kick.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The athlete had also gone through serious physical setbacks, including multiple concussions, which added another layer of complexity to the process.
—Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Two teenagers suffered concussions, according to medical records and an interview with one family’s lawyer.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Was getting concussions once a week.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Deena Zaru, ABC News, 16 June 2026
In soccer, concussions may result from head-to-head contact, a fall, an elbow, a collision with a goalkeeper, or impact with the ground.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 June 2026
Men grappling and kicking, throwing elbows and punching, giving each other bloody noses, black eyes, and—surely, occasionally—concussions.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Atkins knew a little bit about what concussions felt like, and even this time was different.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Exceptions apply for goalkeeper injuries, collisions involving a goalkeeper, teammate collisions requiring treatment, serious injuries such as head injuries or concussions, and instances where the injured player is designated to take a penalty kick.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The athlete had also gone through serious physical setbacks, including multiple concussions, which added another layer of complexity to the process.
—Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Two teenagers suffered concussions, according to medical records and an interview with one family’s lawyer.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Was getting concussions once a week.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
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Train collisions are relatively rare in Britain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At least two vehicle collisions involving ICE arrests have been reported in the Chicago area in the last month.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Elmo Fire Department Elmo, an unincorporated community in Kaufman County, requested mutual aid from College Mound and Wills Point due to the number of vehicles involved and additional minor crashes in the eastbound lanes.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The concept was also connected to my fascination with investigations, especially documentary series focused on airplane crashes and aviation mysteries.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The most wrecks recorded that year were in June, according to the state transportation department.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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The Discovery Channel got involved in early 2026 and recruited Calvin Mires, a maritime archaeologist for Marine Imaging Technologies, who has worked on many World War II wrecks.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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