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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
To have two concussions in 12 days is troubling, particularly since Tanev had a concussion history prior to that.
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Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Other sports leagues including the NHL, MLS and the English Premier League have also made changes to reduce the number of concussions among their playeres.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
There's the potential for broken bones, concussions, or spinal injuries, plus this usually takes place in more rural areas.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Not all concussions are created equal.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Incredible by today’s standards, though perhaps no more so than remembering that back then pitchers went nine innings, basketball stars suited up every game and football and hockey players soldiered on with concussions.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Even if the birds initially fly away, collisions can cause concussions, broken bones, and other injuries; most victims don't survive.
—Hannah Chinn, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The changes appear to be reducing concussions.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Aaron has caused me at least three concussions.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Other sports leagues including the NHL, MLS and the English Premier League have also made changes to reduce the number of concussions among their playeres.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
There's the potential for broken bones, concussions, or spinal injuries, plus this usually takes place in more rural areas.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Not all concussions are created equal.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Incredible by today’s standards, though perhaps no more so than remembering that back then pitchers went nine innings, basketball stars suited up every game and football and hockey players soldiered on with concussions.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Even if the birds initially fly away, collisions can cause concussions, broken bones, and other injuries; most victims don't survive.
—Hannah Chinn, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The changes appear to be reducing concussions.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Aaron has caused me at least three concussions.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
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In theory, self-driving cars should be able to detect animals and quickly stop or slow down, thereby lowering the number of collisions.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to the Standard, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has reported more than 880 self-driving car collisions to date.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Across America, there have been multiple fatal crashes involving drivers who couldn’t understand basic English road signs.—
Roger Marshall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 58 reports of FSD traffic-safety violations, including 23 injuries and 14 crashes.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The temporary lapse in SNAP benefits has already had dire impacts on families whose electronic benefits cards were due to be reloaded the first week of November.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Oftentimes, researchers find everyday items within and around the wrecks, including dishes, bunkbeds, sinks, even a stove that make the seemingly frozen vessels under deep water alive once again.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bacon takes his time getting to the fateful voyage; there are myriad sidebars of varying interest on topics such as Great Lakes shipping and the rise of taconite, two lake wrecks that foreshadowed the Fitz, even the sailors’ favorite watering holes.—
Kevin Duchschere,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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