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as in affected
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 bumped
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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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 impacted
Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
On the call, executives said the impacted stores accounted for about $110 million in revenue over the course of the past year.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 23 May 2026
In total, seven units were impacted, leading to eight adults and one child being displaced.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
The impacted road section is 200 feet long.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
On the call, executives said the impacted stores accounted for about $110 million in revenue over the course of the past year.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Multiple evacuation centers have been opened for residents impacted by this incident.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 23 May 2026
In total, seven units were impacted, leading to eight adults and one child being displaced.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacted
Adjective
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The fake court language, the formal tone and the embedded QR code all contribute to an experience designed to short-circuit your skepticism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2026
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Native culture is an imbedded fact of Minnesota’s history and now the Indian – a brave, a scout, God forbid somebody’s friend — is gone from the flag.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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While the War Department did not specify the number of troops affected, a BCT typically consists of about 4,400 to 4,700 soldiers.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The district will provide support to those affected by Knuth’s sudden death, the school said.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Punjab moved into the fourth and last open playoff spot but could be bumped out by Sunday’s results.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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The former couple bumped into each other on a recent flight, marking their first close encounter in 20 years.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Imagine what could happen if that same level of respect and investment was applied to Historic Eatonville while honoring the people and history already rooted there.—
John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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For her latest novel, the Irish writer has crafted another historical family epic rooted in tragedy, this time inspired by the landscape of her home country.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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More than that, there is a general sense of anger and suspicion about entrenched élites.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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That projection of strength may be surprising given the very real challenges China faces, including an economy struggling from a prolonged property crisis, weak consumer demand, and entrenched deflation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 May 2026
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These are generally less influenced by the emotional swings of the 24-hour news cycle and anchored in real-world value.—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Guadalajara was influenced by Kinky, Sussie 4, Belanova.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Flair and Ripley nearly collided near the ring apron, but Flair then got Caught in a Styles Clash by Michin.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The motorcyclist subsequently collided with the side of the Cybertruck.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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“Impacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacted. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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