collide
verb (used without object)
to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash.
colliding
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present participleof collide.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Using a sensitive detector in an an underground laboratory in the US, the researchers saw an atom and mystery particle colliding.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
A Turkish cargo ship sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul after colliding with a second vessel, with rescuers searching for its 10 crew members, Turkish officials said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The proposed mechanism depends on what happens when protons inside colliding nuclei reach enormous energies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Housing needs of cities are colliding with safety concerns about bigger projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The empty land stretches as far as I can see, a brown plane colliding with the horizon.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
