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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
Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Esquivel’s sisters Briana, who graduated last year, and Jasmine Alvarez, a 2014 graduate, also made an impact.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Zuber pointed to La Niña, which is a phase of the climate pattern known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, that can impact our weather.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
However, some monk fruit extracts may contain additives with carbohydrates, which could have an impact on your blood sugar.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Esquivel’s sisters Briana, who graduated last year, and Jasmine Alvarez, a 2014 graduate, also made an impact.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
An informant with Talanoa Law and Justice told researchers that drugs impact the areas of the brain that control thinking and emotions.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Zuber pointed to La Niña, which is a phase of the climate pattern known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, that can impact our weather.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
Noun
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And a Freeze Warning was in effect for inland Broward County due to temperatures that were expected to drop to 32 degrees or below.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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As part of the package, the White House is seeking to codify a dangerous government price control precedent into law that will have a chilling effect on medical innovation and patient choice.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Allow ample distance between yourself and other vehicles, to avoid the risk of a collision if slippery conditions are encountered.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ivey shattered his left fibula in a collision with then-Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, an injury that required nearly a year away from the court and multiple surgeries.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mixing grapefruit, whether as a juice or in a dietary supplement, with some medications can disrupt how the drugs are processed in your body, potentially causing dangerous side effects or loss of effectiveness.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Psyduck, one of the main Pokémon used by Misty in the series, was a water-type who could use powerful psychic moves, but the timing and effectiveness of its abilities was disrupted by its constant headaches.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two recent novels go behind the walls of anchorite and lunatic cells in different centuries and for different purposes, yet wind up demonstrating how women forced by circumstance behind walls influence the lives of others into the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Users will not see ads or sponsored links near their conversations, and the chatbot's answers will not be influenced by third-party product placements.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since each comic scheduled for the night was allocated 10 minutes, Montoya decided to bump a performer and split the four drop-ins into five minutes each — two early on, and the last two at the end of the night.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some items now available at the fest, which began Jan 30, will go away at a predetermined (and published) date, replaced by other items that will, in turn, be bumped for a third option.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If your goal is a fuller plant, Kemery advises that cuttings can be replanted back into the original pot, or the vines can be rooted right in place using the bead-like tubers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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And, putting American rooting interest aside, who wouldn’t want to see it?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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His rapid success is hardly a shock to coach Tai Streets.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As a true soccer fan, the mayor understands the significance of this moment.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Factbook also supplied superlatives that trivia buffs could count on, issuing Daily Facts of historical and geographical significance.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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