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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the concussion of the two football players sent them both to the ground
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as in crash
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
the theory that such a concussion, by a giant asteroid or comet millions of years ago, led to the extinction of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of concussion
The 29-year-old suffered his second concussion during pregame warmups in Week 6 and was placed on IR.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Kelce was evaluated for a concussion in the locker room, and he was annoyed at having to answer the questions that are part of the test.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Kmet caught one pass and, after getting hit near the 50-yard line, was slow to get up, ultimately getting ruled out of the game with a concussion.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The receiver has made progress through the concussion protocol this week, and was designated as a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice and in Wednesday’s walkthrough.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
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Conversely, collision coverage helps when your own car is damaged in a crash, whereas medical coverage helps cover treatment costs following an accident.—
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Neither alcohol nor drugs were determined to be factors in the collision.—
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Conversely, collision coverage helps when your own car is damaged in a crash, whereas medical coverage helps cover treatment costs following an accident.—
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The Colorado State Patrol said the crash happened near Tordal Way, south of Frisco.—
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The actors then check her vitals and read paperwork before giving the star a major shock.—
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After a volatile 2025 marked by persistent geopolitical shocks, the early days of the new year suggest continuity rather than relief.—
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“Concussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussion. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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