collision
noun
col·li·sion
kə-ˈli-zhən 
2
: an encounter between particles (such as atoms or molecules) resulting in exchange or transformation of energy
collisionally
adverb
Examples of collision in a Sentence
The car was destroyed in the collision.
the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
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This maneuver required immense torque and real-time motion control to avoid collisions.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
In early 2025, Isom also had to navigate the tragedy of Flight 5342 — the devastating midair collision at Reagan National caused by a wayward military helicopter, through no fault of American’s.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
This is the second fatal traffic collision in Hayward this year, police said.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Expect significant delays on HWY 71 in both directions near Bob Wire Rd due to a serious multi-vehicle collision.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
In early 2025, Isom also had to navigate the tragedy of Flight 5342 — the devastating midair collision at Reagan National caused by a wayward military helicopter, through no fault of American’s.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
This is the second fatal traffic collision in Hayward this year, police said.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Expect significant delays on HWY 71 in both directions near Bob Wire Rd due to a serious multi-vehicle collision.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for collision
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“Collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collision. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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collision
noun
col·li·sion
kə-ˈlizh-ən
: an act or instance of colliding
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