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
Synonyms
Examples of collision in a Sentence
The car was destroyed in the collision.
the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
Recent Examples on the Web
Haney’s bill would require the companies to report to the DMV collisions during deployment as well, and the agency would have to publish incident reports on its website within 30 days.
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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Rice’s charges include six counts of collision involving bodily injury.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Grover was ejected from the bike as a result of the collision.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
The collision occurred around 1:34 p.m. in the area of Palm Street and East La Habra Boulevard.
—Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The collision caused the Humvee to go off the road and flip into the nearby tree line, according to police.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
Lawyers representing crash victims and family members who have sued Tesla over accidents say the determination bolsters their claims that the technology is defective and contributed to collisions.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Neutron star collisions cause high-energy phenomena ranging from gamma rays to gravitational waves.
—Chris Impey, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
The 11-acre facility — located at 53 Morrison Ave. near Del Paso Heights — has been used for truck rental, maintenance and collision repair for over 20 years, alleged the lawsuit filed last week in Sacramento Superior Court.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Rice’s charges include six counts of collision involving bodily injury.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Grover was ejected from the bike as a result of the collision.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
The collision occurred around 1:34 p.m. in the area of Palm Street and East La Habra Boulevard.
—Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The collision caused the Humvee to go off the road and flip into the nearby tree line, according to police.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
Lawyers representing crash victims and family members who have sued Tesla over accidents say the determination bolsters their claims that the technology is defective and contributed to collisions.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Neutron star collisions cause high-energy phenomena ranging from gamma rays to gravitational waves.
—Chris Impey, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
The 11-acre facility — located at 53 Morrison Ave. near Del Paso Heights — has been used for truck rental, maintenance and collision repair for over 20 years, alleged the lawsuit filed last week in Sacramento Superior Court.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collision. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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collision
noun
col·li·sion
kə-ˈlizh-ən
: an act or instance of colliding
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