concussions

noun

plural of concussion
1
as in collisions
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 crashes
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 concussions Although safety precautions for drivers have vastly improved since the heyday of Lorenzen and Waltrip, concussions and the prospect of CTE remain a constant fear within the sport. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Busch retired after concussions kept him out of the racecar in 2022. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 New research suggests concussions can quietly shut down the brain’s control over testosterone, and the hormonal fallout often goes undiagnosed long after the headaches fade. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Men with low testosterone after a head injury often report lack of energy, fatigue, low libido or brain fog, Lockette said, and sports concussions are frequently overlooked as a cause. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Other possible injuries include concussions and damage to brain tissue caused by rapid movement within the skull. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 That is important because 60% of concussions in flag football result from head-to-ground falls, Arzoni said. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Both starting cornerbacks, Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green, exited the game to be evaluated for concussions, but both returned. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The 2024 first-round pick has suffered three concussions in the past calendar year, experiencing one midseason last year that cost him one game and then another by season’s end that had him out for the finale. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
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  1. collisions
  2. crashes
  3. impacts
  4. wrecks
Noun
  • Fuel allows satellites to adjust their orbits, maintain their positions, and avoid potential collisions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Others are leftover rocket parts or fragments from past collisions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • Helmet-to-helmet crashes happen in the NFL and usually a flag is thrown if the player on the receiving end of the damage is considered to be a defenseless player or a defender leads with their helmet when making a tackle – not the opposite.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The discussion quickly shifted to include education, infrastructure and the involvement of other vehicles in e-bike crashes.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of crashes
Noun
  • Start with the community With a pragmatic and fair approach, data center infrastructure can operate from a combination of baseload fuels, battery storage, and renewables, while prioritizing community needs and impacts.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Any Tesla-SpaceX merger could also get examined by global antitrust enforcers for its impacts on overseas auto, AI, and aerospace industries.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of impacts
Noun
  • City living wrecks sleep, and noise masking is one of the cheapest fixes going.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many of these wrecks have been undiscovered for decades, with commercial access only being granted recently.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrecks

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“Concussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concussions. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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