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
FedEx Flight 3609 was supposed to run from Newark to Indianapolis, but the plane instead had to double back after colliding with a bird around 8 a.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Saturday marks one month to the day that 67 people were killed after a commercial plane collided with a helicopter while landing at the DCA airport in Washington, D.C.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Fifty-seven people were killed when a passenger train filled with students collided with a freight train on February 28, 2023, near the Tempi gorge in central Greece.
—Reuters, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
As the two vehicles collided, there was a loud boom; their windshields shattered, and the scene was engulfed in smoke.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Saturday marks one month to the day that 67 people were killed after a commercial plane collided with a helicopter while landing at the DCA airport in Washington, D.C.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Fifty-seven people were killed when a passenger train filled with students collided with a freight train on February 28, 2023, near the Tempi gorge in central Greece.
—Reuters, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
As the two vehicles collided, there was a loud boom; their windshields shattered, and the scene was engulfed in smoke.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collide
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Late last month, hockey fans in Boston booed the Canadian national anthem on the night before the U.S. and Canada clashed in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament championship.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Trump, Maine governor clash in tense exchange at White House Yet the future of the Office for Civil Rights is uncertain.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The five-time Oscar-winning Sean Baker drama is bumping more than 500% this weekend and looks to earn another $1.7 million or so.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Somebody currently playing in the top nine is getting bumped.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Newsom also ordered the California Coastal Commission to refrain from issuing guidance or taking actions that conflict with that executive order.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Amazon would likely use plastic packaging for Haul shipments, which would conflict with its sustainability goals in the region, according to one of the sources.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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And being choked at the age of 80 while your face is being smashed into the ground?—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her shop’s front glass door was smashed and her point of sale system, electronics and some merchandise were taken.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pino slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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The move has sparked trade wars that could slam economic growth and lift prices for Americans still smarting from years of high inflation.—
Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Frost had one great chance to tie the game in the closing seconds after pulling their goaltender, but Claire Thompson’s screen shot from the point banged off the post.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2025
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The junior midfielder banged in both goals of the Farmers’ 2-0 victory over crosstown opponent Mt. Eden.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Hughes then collided with Eichel and crashed into the boards hard.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Surfers watching waves crash at Byron Bay’s Main Beach in Australia on Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old Maleficent star was one of the first to hit the carpet, floating in a white gown that was chosen after a hands-on fitting with Burton, 51, herself.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Xiaomi’s shares, which are listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high this week.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Collide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collide. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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