1
as in to clash
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the candidate had a reputation as a maverick whose positions often collided with the party platform
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
fortunately, I wasn't hurt when my bike collided with that fence
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Recent Examples of collide
That was when the Model X collided into a Kenworth truck, whose cargo contained 90,000 lbs.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Cops called to the scene were met by two people who said their vehicle collided with the BMW driver, who then drove off.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Honda accelerates, colliding with two parked vehicles and a light post.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
And a similar pattern is repeating itself across Montana in places like Bozeman and Big Sky, where rapid growth, pandemic in-migration, and the rise of high-end hospitality have collided with modest wages and limited housing.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Cops called to the scene were met by two people who said their vehicle collided with the BMW driver, who then drove off.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Honda accelerates, colliding with two parked vehicles and a light post.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
And a similar pattern is repeating itself across Montana in places like Bozeman and Big Sky, where rapid growth, pandemic in-migration, and the rise of high-end hospitality have collided with modest wages and limited housing.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collide
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Federal buildings became sites of protests, including those resulting in protesters clashing with law enforcement.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Throughout pretrial proceedings, attorneys repeatedly clashed over whether political expression related to Gaza could be considered a legitimate defense.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bolstering that pair — or, even better, the second pair, and bumping down rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the third — would go a long way toward solidifying the blue line.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pending toxicology test results in 180 other cases will likely bump the total up more.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The novel draws on the harrowing testimony of survivors and asks questions not only about the conflicting goals of justice, truth and reconciliation, but also about how one lives with the knowledge of crimes against humanity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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He's clearly conflicted between wanting peace at home and not wanting to hurt his girlfriend’s parents.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The conservative impulse — skepticism of sweeping change, respect for traditions, wariness of unintended consequences — can prevent politics from becoming a moral joyride that smashes against the guardrails and calls it courage.—
Robert T.F. Downes,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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As Hodges stood there, scared and vulnerable, the man grabbed his baton and bashed him on the head with it, rupturing his lip and smashing his skull.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Marshall tossed an overhead pass to Flagg, who slammed in a dunk.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Donald Trump‘s administration has once again been slammed by an artist for using their music without permission, this time receiving a comment from an unhappy Olivia Rodrigo after the White House and Department of Homeland Security shared a video set to one of her songs.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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The legendary Public Enemy rapper and dating show debutante served as the guest judge on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, in which the eight remaining couples hit the floor with head-banging routines set to a litany of iconic anthems.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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If someone does encounter a coyote, officials said to scare away the animal by yelling, using airhorns, banging pots and pans or throwing objects.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The video ends with the sound of the SUV crashing into a parked car.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Her vehicle accelerated down the road, crashing into parked cars nearby.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Iowa then got three good looks from the three-point line in the final seconds but couldn't hit the tying shot.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite their franchise history dating back to the mid-70s (via Kansas City and Colorado), which includes essentially all of the highest-scoring era in league history, the New Jersey Devils have never had a player hit either of the game’s most basic offensive milestones.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collide. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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