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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The NFL has protocols in place for concussions, emergency preparedness and extreme heat, for games in the US and overseas.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Doctors used to worry almost exclusively about concussions, but most headers don’t produce a concussion diagnosis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Rousey retired from the UFC in 2016 because of repeated concussions, and her aggressive fight style where she finished bouts early was deliberate to avoid taking damage to the head.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State — Chris Olave has been great for the Saints, but he’s prone to concussions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
A long shear of light and then a series of low concussions.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
