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单词 collisions
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collision

noun

col·​li·​sion kə-ˈli-zhən How to pronounce collision (audio)
1
: an act or instance of colliding : clash
2
: an encounter between particles (such as atoms or molecules) resulting in exchange or transformation of energy
collisional
kə-ˈlizh-nəl How to pronounce collision (audio)
-ˈli-zhə-nᵊl
adjective
collisionally adverb

Synonyms

  • bump
  • concussion
  • crash
  • impact
  • impingement
  • jar
  • jolt
  • jounce
  • kick
  • shock
  • slam
  • smash
  • strike
  • wallop
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Example Sentences

The car was destroyed in the collision. the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children
Recent Examples on the Web Vic Kohring, a longtime Mat-Su legislator who tried to return to public office even after a 2007 conviction on federal corruption charges, was killed Tuesday in a head-on collision with a semi on the Glenn Highway near Palmer. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Brian Bower, a department spokesperson, said officers responded to the area of 43rd Avenue and Bell Road after receiving reports of a serious collision involving two vehicles. Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 But also a deep ball that led receiver Chase Cota right into a nasty collision with Georgia’s safety. Bill Oram, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 The crash appeared to be a head-on collision between a Toyota Tundra pickup truck, which had two adults and two children inside, and a Toyota Corolla with three women inside, police said. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Staff and wire reports SAUSALITO, Calif. – A popular humpback whale that washed ashore in the San Francisco Bay Area over the weekend probably was killed by a collision with a ship, researchers said. USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 At that point, Kim wrote, the man stopped running and Kim tried to stop the patrol car to prevent a collision. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Huntsville police have identified the victim in a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle Wednesday night. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Eastbound traffic was slowed at the time due to a previous collision that morning, of a single commercial vehicle rollover, DPS said. Melissa Gaffney, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin collision-, collisio, from collidere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

collision

noun

col·​li·​sion kə-ˈli-zhən How to pronounce collision (audio)
: an act or instance of colliding

collisions

noun

plural of collision
1
as in crashes
a forceful coming together of two things the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • crashes
  • impacts
  • jolts
  • shocks
  • bumps
  • encounters
  • thumps
  • concussions
  • blows
  • slams
  • contacts
  • punches
  • impingements
  • kicks
  • slaps
  • hits
  • jounces
  • strikes
  • knocks
  • jars
  • wallops
  • smashes
  • buffets
  • raps
  • batterings
  • bashings
  • touches
  • thrashings
  • meetings
  • lickings
2
as in wrecks
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact a horrendous car collision on the highway

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • crashes
  • wrecks
  • accidents
  • smashups
  • concussions
  • pileups
  • crack-ups
  • smashes
  • destructions
  • ruins
  • demolishments
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