COLLIDING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

colliding

verb

present participle of collide

as in clashing

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 bumping

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 colliding So Pioneer 11 pioneered the way through Saturn's outer rings, going where no spacecraft had gone before — and nearly colliding with a small moon along the way. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 To study quark-gluon plasma, CERN scientists have generated this plasma by colliding heavy nuclei such as lead. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Part of what’s colliding here, Webb added, is generational and emotional, not just financial. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Now, five years after colliding in that fateful dorm room, Tiny Habits have released their sophomore album, Keepers, out now. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 During court on Eyssallenne's preliminary hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors shared jarring dash camera video of the crash, which shows the boy speeding through an intersection before colliding with a car and getting thrown into the air. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Livestream footage shows the blue pickup truck surrounded by ICE vehicles after colliding with immigration agents and smashing into a concrete barrier on the side of I-55 next to Exit 290. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Firefighters battled a blaze sparked by an Amtrak train and a car colliding Saturday night in Broward, authorities say. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 Supporters say soaring demand for electricity for AI data centers and EVs is colliding with California’s push for 100% clean power, leaving a stubborn gap in round-the-clock, low-carbon supply that should be met by nuclear. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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But the move risks clashing with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s own plans to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet — and with any Fed decision to tighten monetary policy.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
About 500 protesters gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon in opposition to legislation that offers to withhold immigrant support providers’ addresses from the public, clashing with a group of counterprotesters.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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The tome is a more experimental offering than traditional fiction, and relies heavily on the conflicting narration from commenters and Agnes’ internal dialogue.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
King Charles and his heir, Prince William, have long wanted, and taken steps to create, a streamlined royal family — one more in keeping with the modern world and the often-conflicting desires of the British public.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of conflicting

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Meanwhile, Talarico is barnstorming the state, slamming Republicans mostly on kitchen table issues like stubborn inflation and the price of gas that has skyrocketed due to Trump’s war with Iran.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
There was little time for anyone to flee as flash floods decimated villages, slamming into houses, roads, bridges and power plants.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of slamming

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Bland said officers were dispatched after a 911 caller reported that Garcia had been walking down the street with a baseball bat, smashing car windows.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Nvidia guided for 70% revenue growth in fiscal-year 2028, smashing estimates of 40%.

— Benzinga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Another crash in a difficult cycle The golf champion failed a sobriety test in March after crashing his car not far from his home in Martin County, Florida, according to an arrest affidavit.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Agile organizations must know how to stay steady with each crashing wave without losing their balance.

— Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of crashing

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The drones rip through the hallways scanning for a threat before disorienting a suspect using flashing lights and subduing them using pepper balls or by ramming into their body, the company says.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Momota has been seen running around with a cone over his head and ramming it into his mother, according to the AP.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026