collision course

NOUN

path leading to conflict

Synonyms

WEAK

clash conflict encounter

Example Sentences

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Cerebras Systems’ planned initial public offering could be putting secondary pricing and public-market valuations on a collision course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

In the 1980s, Niall's path is set on a lifelong collision course with Ruben, his "brother from another lover", brought to life in his younger years by Stuart Campbell.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Having a transponder on board would have automatically alerted air traffic controllers that the aircraft and the truck were on a possible collision course, according to investigators.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

European and American mores on speech are on a collision course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

We were all heading for each other on a collision course, no matter what.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson