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as in to clash
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the candidate had a reputation as a maverick whose positions often collided with the party platform
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
fortunately, I wasn't hurt when my bike collided with that fence
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Recent Examples of collide
Defensive lineman Bryce Young, a true freshman, was called for back-to-back running into the kicker penalties after colliding with Georgia punter Drew Miller.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
During these storms, ions collide with atmospheric gases, releasing energy in the form of light.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The impact caused the two vehicles to collide with a school bus, which had only the driver on board, and a man in a wheelchair on the sidewalk.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Both vehicles can then be seen colliding with three cars sitting at the light.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
During these storms, ions collide with atmospheric gases, releasing energy in the form of light.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The impact caused the two vehicles to collide with a school bus, which had only the driver on board, and a man in a wheelchair on the sidewalk.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Both vehicles can then be seen colliding with three cars sitting at the light.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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While a few were somewhat peaceful, others devolved into chaos in which pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with authorities and pro-Israel supporters.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Aside from this Congress, the previously most unproductive sessions were the 112th and 113th — in which Republicans controlled the House and clashed bitterly with President Obama.Andrew Solender, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Finally, Trump sought to double the kitty available to NATO with the pronouncement that each country’s baseline for defense spending should be bumped to 5% of its gross domestic product.Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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The groups argue that the 2019 law, known as SB 660, forces them to associate with employees whose beliefs and actions conflict with their religious missions, violating their constitutional rights.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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The evidence for using probiotics in IBS is lacking because study results are conflicting, and the number of study participants is small.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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That was a record handle, smashing the previous year’s Super Bowl wagering in the state by $32 million.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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That smashed the government’s forecast of 6.5% growth for the year, as well as last year’s growth figure of 5.05%. Exports, driven by electronics, smartphones, and garments, grew 14.3% in 2024 to reach $405.5 billion, and that helped drive Vietnam’s growth.Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cops said Michael Colonna, 35, crossed over the center yellow line and slammed into Dora Salmeron, 53, according to Newsday.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brainard was additionally charged with intimidation; 18-year-old Kevin Carroll, who allegedly slammed the victim's head into the car door, is accused of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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But Chisholm fell on his brother’s hockey bag and banged his right knee, getting a cut.Joe Smith, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kapanen got the scoring started, banging home the rebound of a long Connor Brown wrister midway through the first period.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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The plane crashes and incidents of 2024 reversed what was a positive trend in aviation safety.Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The announcement came nearly a week after the Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck crashed with a Brightline train Saturday morning in the city’s downtown.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Japan's fertility rate hit a low of 1.20 births expected per woman's lifetime last year, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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With those gains, the market had a massive year, as all three major averages hit new intraday and closing records in the month of December alone.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collide. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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