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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
Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Rather, council called for a supplemental report on its potential fiscal impact and asked to return within 30 days to make a decision.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
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Noun
At the same time, investors continued to grapple with rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions and the impact of major upcoming deals, including the IPOs of SpaceX and Anthropic , which could trigger some volatility.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Rather, council called for a supplemental report on its potential fiscal impact and asked to return within 30 days to make a decision.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Brasher doesn’t feel the quality of play will be impacted.
—Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
Noun
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For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Davis suffered severe trauma to her head and body as a result of the collision and was transferred to Mount Sinai West Hospital.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The fatal collision between a snowplow and a pedestrian at one of the nation’s busiest airports highlights the dangers posed during severe winter conditions, especially for those who work or travel in environments where heavy equipment operates.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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The potential pitfall of that is diluting Walker’s effectiveness at his primary position.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The plan was met with mixed reaction, with some praising Starmer for taking action and others questioning the effectiveness of a blanket ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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But Steyer may have hit a ceiling in the amount his ads could influence voter behavior.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Several factors can influence a man’s likelihood of developing the potentially deadly disease, including age, a family history of breast cancer and being overweight, the CDC says.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Verb
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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This last concern, which could’ve effectively sabotaged anybody trying to train competing models by quietly bumping them down to less powerful models without their knowledge, proved controversial enough for Anthropic to change its mind.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Dip the cut end in rooting hormone, then submerge the cutting in the water, making sure one node is under the water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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Cuttings usually root best if they’re taken when the plants are actively growing new leaves in late spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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In a podcast last week, onetime CBS News anchor Connie Chung clashed with her husband and shock show host Maury Povich over the impact so far on CBS.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Dec. 2025
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In the video, she's seen convulsing as her body reacts in shock.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Florida Republicans have sought to downplay the significance of Tuesday's election.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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What To Know Construction on Dry Dock 5 began in August 2023, marked by a traditional Hawaiian blessing at the site—an acknowledgment of local customs and the base's significance to Hawaii’s economy and culture.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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