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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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The endeavor has had a far-reaching impact on biology, medicine and many other fields.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Speaking with Vogue Australia in July 2022, Victoria opened up about body shaming on social media and her worries about how that might impact her daughter one day.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Here are the most common lawn weeds that pop up in fall and how to minimize their impact on your grass.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The endeavor has had a far-reaching impact on biology, medicine and many other fields.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
The American director gave a nod to the first film’s infamously emotional press run — when Erivo and Grande, so impacted by the process and their characters, were often brought to tears in interviews — in his talk to festivalgoers in London.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Speaking with Vogue Australia in July 2022, Victoria opened up about body shaming on social media and her worries about how that might impact her daughter one day.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
Noun
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LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tropical storm conditions are possible in portions of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday, where Tropical Storm Watches are in effect.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is a novel and compelling scenario and offers a refreshing alternative to collisions from interplanetary interlopers explaining the destruction of a former Saturnian moon.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the number of satellites in orbit grows, particularly from mega-constellations, the risk of collisions and debris fallout is increasing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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There’s no denying the cost-effectiveness of investing in a high-quality luggage set, so this seasonal sale is the time to score the Coolife Luggage 4-piece Set while bags are only $34 apiece.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Young children have to use spacers, holding chambers that allow the patient to breathe in the medication slowly so more of it reaches the lungs, and a spacer would hinder a dry-powder inhaler’s effectiveness.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Solvay tried to influence the EPA over the drinking water limit the agency set for PFNA and other chemicals in the class, according to lobbying records.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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And people just like deer, Caudell said, which also influences the population size the DNR manages toward.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Létrange first bumped into Girbaud in 2002 while crossing Mexico City in his Land Rover.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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If the Senators are committed to Giroux in a third-line role, Amadio could always be bumped to a fourth-line spot to the right of Lars Eller and Nick Cousins.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The left-back is left rooted, looking up as Rodon rises.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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If planted too deep, the tree won't root into the soil as well and is more prone to rot.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the initial wave of shock wore off this morning that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are touring as Rush next year, most fans turned their attention to who will be taking on the absurdly difficult task of replacing the late Neil Peart behind the kit.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Friends reacted in shock to the audacity of the man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ellison clearly understands the power and significance of elevating certain stories over others.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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