collide
verb (used without object)
to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash.
collided
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past participleof collide.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof collide.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
collideverb (used without object)to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash.
Example Sentences
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In May 2025 he was placed in an induced coma, rupturing his intestine when he collided with a post during a game against Leicester.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, tighter product markets pushed Atlantic Basin refining margins to record highs in July, as stronger seasonal demand for diesel, jet fuel and gasoline collided with supply shortfalls and depleted inventories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
On Sunday, two Bell helicopters collided while conducting firefighting operations near Psatha.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
According to the Greek Fire Service, the two leased Bell helicopters collided while taking part in efforts to tackle a large wildfire burning on the Attica-Boeotia border.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Bo stands, rubbing the spot where my head collided with his.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
