as in collisions
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
three cars were involved in a smashup on my street last night
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Altogether, such collisions highlight the risk of space debris to future lunar missions.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026 -
Mountain House saw 12 collisions last month alone, which Osborn said is a high number for a small community.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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This is Formula 1 on water—full speed with elbows out, crashes included.—
G.W. Allen,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Each year, more than 200 people are killed in crashes across the five boroughs.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Look, these wrecks are a dime-a-dozen at places like Talladega and Daytona.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The researchers also identified wrecks from as recent as the beginning of World War II, documenting the remains of a Maiale, or Pig — a kind of submarine used by the Italian navy to attack the British fleet in the Strait of Gibraltar during World War II, according to Andreo.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Smashups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smashups. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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