1
as in to clash
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the candidate had a reputation as a maverick whose positions often collided with the party platform
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
fortunately, I wasn't hurt when my bike collided with that fence
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Recent Examples of collide
While in the wrong lane, his Chevrolet Malibu collided with a northbound GMC Sierra being driven by a Wisconsin man.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Upon getting his hands on it, Horn collided with safety Nick Scott; in pads — or especially in a game setting — that could’ve been considered a dangerous play.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Robinson, the Giants’ undersized starting slot receiver, collided with a teammate for a second straight practice.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
Five people died after three vehicles collided on state Route 67 in Poway, sparking a half-acre brush fire Friday afternoon, sheriff’s officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Upon getting his hands on it, Horn collided with safety Nick Scott; in pads — or especially in a game setting — that could’ve been considered a dangerous play.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Robinson, the Giants’ undersized starting slot receiver, collided with a teammate for a second straight practice.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
Five people died after three vehicles collided on state Route 67 in Poway, sparking a half-acre brush fire Friday afternoon, sheriff’s officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collide
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Fans also try to tear down fences and clash with police at a Death From Above 1979 reunion show at the Beauty Bar.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The aforementioned Yankees-Blue Jays clash will have big implications atop the American League East, and there are several other intriguing matchups involving teams hoping to make the playoffs.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Fortunately, burglars tend to go out of their way to avoid bumping into occupants.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The 31-year-old victim tried to calm down the attacker, who was arguing with a man with a bat who bumped into him on E. 175th St. near Walton Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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Mo Plex is not at all conflicted about getting up front.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Some of the parents told authorities they were morally conflicted over a dance routine being taught to their children.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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Abraham Toro led off the fifth with a single against Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson, Anthony drew a walk and Alex Bregman smashed a three-run homer to put the Red Sox ahead 3-2.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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What no one knew at the time was the right engine of the plane had smashed into the elevator shaft, crashing down and severing cables on its way.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Police slammed one of the women to the ground and swiftly ushered her away in handcuffs.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Phase 4 In the fourth stage, the body attempts to slam the brakes on starvation by lowering the metabolic rate - like switching on low-power mode to conserve energy.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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The most recent incident to prompt charges occurred Oct. 13, when Wolf reportedly banged pieces of metal and shouted homophobic insults at the occupants of a neighboring residence.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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Josh yelled while banging the kitchen tools together.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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In the week since a driver crashed through a barrier and seriously injured two 22-year-olds, their families are left with questions and anger.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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One man crashed into a barge near the Howard Frankland Bridge on an early morning in July.—
Teghan Simonton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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The floods that hit the Hill Country nearly three weeks ago killed dozens of young girls at Camp Mystic, many of whose families live in the Houston region.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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More: Bourbon, other U.S. spirits could soon be hit with retaliatory EU tariffs.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collide. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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