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as in crash
a forceful coming together of two things
the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
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as in accident
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
a horrendous car collision on the highway
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Recent Examples of collision
The collision between American striker Folarin Balogun and Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemović in Wednesday’s match initially appeared routine.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Lasko suffered the injury during a horrific collision in a game earlier this week.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Viduya was off duty at the time of the fatal collision, which is being investigated by the McHenry Police Department.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The collision caused the parked car to flip over, according to DPD.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Lasko suffered the injury during a horrific collision in a game earlier this week.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Viduya was off duty at the time of the fatal collision, which is being investigated by the McHenry Police Department.
—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The collision caused the parked car to flip over, according to DPD.
—
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collision
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The military declared McKinney dead in March 1946, though no crash site had been identified, let alone any remains of the man from Providence, Rhode Island.
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it was not notified of the crash, according to local reports.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
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Rosenqvist’s departure was a bit of a shock, but Scott Dixon decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years with the team was of seismic proportions.
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Neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to factor in the fatal wreck.
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Mental health support usually means stop ignoring the conditions that wreck performance.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
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The metal-and-glass construction gives it a more elevated look than its price might suggest, while the color combinations add a cheerful, almost retro jolt to a shelf, side table, or countertop.
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Takeoff and landing are when many aviation incidents occur—they’re considered the most critical phases of a flight and when an aircraft is most vulnerable to sudden, unexpected jolts of motion.
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That next phase will focus on measuring the shockwaves generated by the X-59 in flight, along with evaluating the sonic thump impact on the ground.
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Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
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The no-look body slam is very underrated.
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This is the second time something similar has been done, with the free server slam for partial game access available ahead of release.
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“Collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collision. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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