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as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
the execution had such a powerful impact on her that she became a crusader for the abolition of capital punishment
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor
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as in effectiveness
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
the story has real dramatic impact
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as in to influence
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the tragic loss of his father impacted the boy for the rest of his life
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the damage sustained when a car going 40 miles an hour impacts with a brick wall
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as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the bullet was found impacted in the police officer's protective vest
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Recent Examples of impact
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Nageswaran said the Middle East conflict would disrupt supplies of key commodities such as oil, gas, and fertilizers, push up import prices, and raise logistics costs, which would have an impact on both growth and inflation.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Fort Lauderdale has five entertainment districts, but the new rules would only impact Himmarshee.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The children are now in the fourth grade, but Thompson believes their friend’s death has had a lingering impact on their lives.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Nageswaran said the Middle East conflict would disrupt supplies of key commodities such as oil, gas, and fertilizers, push up import prices, and raise logistics costs, which would have an impact on both growth and inflation.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The garage was under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and officials said all seven levels of its stair system were impacted by the collapse, FOX 29 reported.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Fort Lauderdale has five entertainment districts, but the new rules would only impact Himmarshee.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
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As much as Besler anticipates that upbeat effect for others, there will be something new in this for him, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The alert was issued Tuesday and remains in effect through Saturday, April 11, officials said.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The near collision comes less than a month after a fatal crash took place between an Air Canada flight and a firetruck at New York's LaGuardia Airport in late March.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The collision resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The brief casts doubt on the agency’s effectiveness due to a lack of partnerships between the FWA, local authorities, unions, enforcement agencies and community organizations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the Iran war has also highlighted the effectiveness of low-cost weapons.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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What to expect Attendees can expect a range of local chefs and vendors serving traditional fish plates alongside dishes influenced by a variety of cultural backgrounds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Known for sporting towering hats with Atlanta iconography, Robinson has spent 23 years influencing downtown’s development and sense of community.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific recently bumped fuel surcharges by roughly 34% across all routes, while Air India on Monday added up to $280 in fees to some flights.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Craft Sake Shoten is an intimate, unpretentious place to deepen your sake knowledge while bumping shoulders with incredibly friendly locals.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fallout for the actual group, however, rooted itself in reality, with Maddy physically attacking Cassie in front of the audience.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Simply calling out Altman as someone to cheer for or root against feels insufficient, even as some people do that (especially the latter one).—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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New Environment If your plant has gone through a significant change in its environment recently—colder or warmer temperatures, a sudden lack of humidity, a change in light levels or watering habits—the shock could cause leaf drop.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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That’s why most economists agree the oil price shock from the Iran war probably won’t end in a recession.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Yet Monday’s flyby — the first time humans had reached the moon since 1972 — held emotional significance for the crew and space enthusiasts beyond the mission’s technical objectives.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The true significance of Pakistan's intervention only became clear when both sides agreed to a pause shortly after a down-to-the-wire plea from the country's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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