concussion
noun
injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like.
concussions
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pluralof concussion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He has a facial tic that he blames on his concussions and a limp stemming from back problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The “why” could be bad luck, better awareness in diagnosing concussions or something else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Jones added that several teammates had suffered concussions which "affected their day-to-day lives", with one unable to return to rugby for about six months because of ongoing symptoms.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Both fighters have had extra concussion tests with Rousey acknowledging she was forced to retire from the UFC in 2016 because of repeated concussions.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
It was impossible to make out what she was saying over the sound of planes and distant concussions, so we took off running across the bog.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
