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noun

Definition of wrecksnext
plural of wreck
as in collisions
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact a dangerous stretch of roadway that has been the scene of numerous car wrecks

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wrecks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wreck
1
as in shipwrecks
to cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking many an unwary captain has wrecked his ship on the shoals that surround the island

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as in ruins
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of most of the furniture on the ground floor was wrecked by the floodwaters

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  1. collisions
  2. destroys
  3. accidents
Noun
  • Typically, first-lap collisions are given some leniency, which added to Verstappen's frustration.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An adjustable support vest and sturdy aluminum arm ensure user safety by preventing collisions with physical objects.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of collisions
Verb
  • With bird flu, pasteurization destroys the virus.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This means that the burn mechanism, which destroys a portion of transaction fees to reduce Ethereum’s circulating supply, will see diminished effectiveness, further undermining Ethereum’s economic positioning.
    Jemma Green, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • Big mammals like whales and elephants, which are less likely to die from predators or other accidents, tend to live longer lives.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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