collision course

noun

: a course (as of moving bodies or antithetical philosophies) that will result in collision or conflict if continued unaltered

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That early whistle thrust the Knicks fan favorite into a collision course with the Frenchy. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026 In fact, the entire night was a collision course of popular culture, politics and sports entertainment. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 Russia’s defense ministry said the crew fired warning shots several hundred yards in front of the yacht, which appeared to be sailing on a collision course with the vessel. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 The device, which might be a large, heavy space probe, would fly alongside the near-Earth object for an extended period (years to decades) and slowly drag it away from its collision course. — Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for collision course

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of collision course was in 1944

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“Collision course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collision%20course. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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