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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"The fact that we end up with more baryons than antibaryons -- or more matter than antimatter -- is not surprising since our collisions start with matter," he said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Wildlife officials could not determine the cause of the injuries but suspected that a vehicle may have struck the cougar, as collisions are among the leading causes of wildlife mortalities in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
More accurate information about atmospheric density can improve predictions of satellite motion, helping reduce the chance of collisions between satellites and between satellites and space debris.
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
We accomplish the ring plane crossing and suffer no collisions with the particles and boulders of the newly discovered rings of Jupiter.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
