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Q: How is the word 'collision' different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of collision are concussion , impact , and shock . While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things," collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded. // the collision damaged the vehicle

Q: In what contexts can 'concussion' take the place of 'collision'?

The synonyms concussion and collision are sometimes interchangeable, but concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow. // bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

Q: When could 'impact' be used to replace 'collision'?

In some situations, the words impact and collision are roughly equivalent. However, impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other. // the glass shattered on impact with the floor

Q: When might 'shock' be a better fit than 'collision'?

The words shock and collision are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force. // the shock of falling rocks

collision

noun

kə-ˈli-zhən

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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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How is the word collision different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of collision are concussion, impact, and shock. While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things," collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded.

the collision damaged the vehicle

In what contexts can concussion take the place of collision?

The synonyms concussion and collision are sometimes interchangeable, but concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow.

bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

When could impact be used to replace collision?

In some situations, the words impact and collision are roughly equivalent. However, impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other.

the glass shattered on impact with the floor

When might shock be a better fit than collision?

The words shock and collision are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force.

the shock of falling rocks

Examples of collision in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, a new adjustable two-stage collision warning system is now standard, but the motorcycle will not apply the brakes automatically due to the inherent instability of how a motorcycle operates. —

William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors. —

New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024 The suspensions are tied to revelations earlier this year that Toyota, alongside several other Japanese automakers, submitted faulty safety testing data to authorities, including for pedestrian safety and collision safety tests. —

Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 30 Oct. 2024 The stock setup also includes a front collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, speed-limit recognition, blind-spot detection and lane-keeping assistance. —

Michael Taylor, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collision

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His career has been marked by not only victories but also severe injuries, notably a serious crash in 2007 that left him fighting to return to competitive racing.

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Fiedler compared himself with Ernest Hemingway, who after surviving two plane crashes in Africa in 1954 and being reported dead, had the experience of being able to read his own obituaries.

Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024