COLLIDE (WITH) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

collide (with)

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Definition of collide (with)

as in to crash (into)

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In March, as sponsors withdrew and protests greeted a Los Angeles pop-up, Redzepi stepped away from day-to-day leadership.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
The day manager greeted her at the club, still in his shiny vest but now well lubricated and nearly slurring his words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

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collide (with)

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