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collide

/kəˈlɑɪd/verb

To crash into something or someone with force.

Example sentences

  • “The two cyclists collided at the corner but were unhurt.”
  • “Their plans collided with the reality of a tight budget.”

Things collide 'with' each other, and the noun is 'collision'. Ideas and schedules can collide as well as vehicles.

Synonyms for collide

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