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as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the concussion of the two football players sent them both to the ground
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as in crashes
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
the theory that such a concussion, by a giant asteroid or comet millions of years ago, led to the extinction of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of concussions
There were 35 concussions on kickoffs in 2025 compared to eight in 2024 mainly because moving the touchback to the 35-yard line resulted in 1,157 more returns.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Skattebo's quarterback, Jaxson Dart, was checked for concussions at least five times throughout the season and even missed two games after being diagnosed with one.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Head injuries — including bleeds, concussions and traumatic brain injuries — and broken bones are common with e-bike patients.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The risk of serious injury — including concussions — was simply the price of remaining employed.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
During his six-year stint with the Dolphins, the former Alabama standout sustained three concussions, two of which occurred in the 2022 season.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa’s history with concussions also caused concern.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelly missed nine games with multiple concussions this past season though.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The former Alabama player dealt with three concussions last season and only started eight games for Minnesota.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Skattebo's quarterback, Jaxson Dart, was checked for concussions at least five times throughout the season and even missed two games after being diagnosed with one.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Head injuries — including bleeds, concussions and traumatic brain injuries — and broken bones are common with e-bike patients.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The risk of serious injury — including concussions — was simply the price of remaining employed.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
During his six-year stint with the Dolphins, the former Alabama standout sustained three concussions, two of which occurred in the 2022 season.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa’s history with concussions also caused concern.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelly missed nine games with multiple concussions this past season though.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The former Alabama player dealt with three concussions last season and only started eight games for Minnesota.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concussions
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Traffic collisions totaled 1,404, a 25% increase from 2024 and 10 traffic fatalities, compared to six in 2024.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alongside these head-on collisions, particles also produce a constant stream of near-miss events.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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At least 16 people have died in helicopter crashes in Hawaii in the past seven years, including two crashes in 2019.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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At least 16 people have died in helicopter crashes in Hawaii in the last seven years, including two crashes in 2019.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The ubiquity and strictness of regulation has real business impacts.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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That is nearly four months of its overall seaborne crude imports, which cushion short term impacts from the war.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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While traditionally believed not to be a problem (unless visiting wrecks or ammo dumps), awareness is now growing that the sunken munitions could pose a serious environmental risk.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Transfers and car wrecks and injuries and Simeon Cottle — the best player on the team and maybe in Conference USA — being accused of point-shaving.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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