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as in clashed
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 bumped
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 collided
What's New Several drones collided midair during a holiday drone show at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday evening, and fell into the crowd below, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has confirmed.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, another two cars collided with each another.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Several small drones collided and then fell into a crowd at a holiday drone show in Florida on Saturday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Wide receiver Jared Wayne collided with Dell's lower leg in the end zone.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The truck driver fled the scene, and three occupants of a car that collided with the truck and became trapped underneath survived the accident, said the fire department.
—Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Two Pacific Union railway workers died and at least two others were injured after a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer, derailed, and slammed into a Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, Texas, authorities said Thursday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
As the Infiniti crossed into Connecticut, Calvo allegedly continued driving erratically and nearly collided with the deputy’s cruiser, state police learned.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
When two oil tankers collided in San Francisco Bay in 1971, spilling 800,000 gallons of fossil fuels, Francis chose an unusual and provocative form of environmental protest.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, another two cars collided with each another.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Several small drones collided and then fell into a crowd at a holiday drone show in Florida on Saturday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Wide receiver Jared Wayne collided with Dell's lower leg in the end zone.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The truck driver fled the scene, and three occupants of a car that collided with the truck and became trapped underneath survived the accident, said the fire department.
—Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Two Pacific Union railway workers died and at least two others were injured after a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer, derailed, and slammed into a Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, Texas, authorities said Thursday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
As the Infiniti crossed into Connecticut, Calvo allegedly continued driving erratically and nearly collided with the deputy’s cruiser, state police learned.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
When two oil tankers collided in San Francisco Bay in 1971, spilling 800,000 gallons of fossil fuels, Francis chose an unusual and provocative form of environmental protest.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Given his lower cross volume, last season’s most common crossing pass cluster has been bumped down the list, with Liverpool’s No 66 more likely to engage in sideways or backwards passes as part of his distribution diet.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the Detroit Pistons got a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed bumped into Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Two people are dead and 19 others injured after a small plane slammed into a Fullerton warehouse filled with workers.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Gomez, for instance, was slammed by Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez (who later apologized) over her Spanish in the film.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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What's New The man who rammed a car into the crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, killing at least five people, has been remanded in custody.Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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According to recent reporting, a cargo ship rammed into a lock gate on the Moselle River, creating a traffic standstill that could last months—a dire situation reminiscent of the blockage in the Suez Canal.Sin To, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Domantas Sabonis hit a pair of free throws after getting fouled to put the game away.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Collided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collided. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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