collision
noun
the act of colliding; a coming violently into contact; crash.
collisions
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pluralof collision.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Using data collected from different types of particle collisions at RHIC, our results suggest that the baryon number is not simply carried by individual quarks," Xu added.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Still, collisions involving Waymo vehicles have garnered public attention and criticism, including when a Waymo struck and killed a beloved neighborhood cat in San Francisco last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Accurately measuring atmospheric density at these heights is therefore important for forecasting satellite motion and reducing the risk of collisions.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Around 11% were collisions with a vehicle, which was often linked to more serious injuries.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
I phoned her not long after it began, when the rapping against our windows got so bad I thought for certain those hundreds of tiny collisions would break the glass.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
