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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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2
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 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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Wristlet Keychains This crochet wristlet keychain is a mini project with major functional impact.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 June 2025
But just as important is the far vaster power structures that impact us today.
—Literary Hub
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Noun
That way, markets can focus on next year, rather near-term tariff impacts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Wristlet Keychains This crochet wristlet keychain is a mini project with major functional impact.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Verb
Despite the huge spike in Middle East tensions over the weekend, with knock-on effects impacting shipping routes and oil prices, moves in financial markets have been relatively muted on Monday.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 June 2025
But just as important is the far vaster power structures that impact us today.
—Literary Hub
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
Noun
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In 2025, at least two cyclists — Zhen Cheng Kuang, 76; and Cornelius Jesse, 59 — died in collisions on city streets.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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The motorcyclist suffered major injuries in the collision and was taken to an area hospital.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
Verb
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In their eyes, his music influenced an entire generation of artists and creatives.—
Mark P. Braboy,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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An early investor-turned-mentor heavily influenced Saller.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Candy and Allan bonded after bumping into each other at a church volleyball game.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The workers are non-unionized and do not have bumping rights, according to the company’s letter, which is signed by a corporate adviser from Harney Partners.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
Verb
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He’s been a fan ever since, changing his rooting interests from Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Chase Elliott (the son of Bill Elliott, whom Oscar associates with his early days as a fan).—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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If several white roots are visible, the sod is actively rooting into the soil beneath and can be mowed if needed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The majority of those injured at Soroka were hurt while seeking shelter or suffered from shock.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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In the age of Trump’s global tariffs, Beijing is unleashing an export shock across the globe.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Several hundred locals gathered outside the property gates on Sunday to protest the detention center and call for the protection of the land, stressing its special significance to Native Americans as well as conservationists, according to member station WGCU.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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Jennings said the preservation and rehabilitation of the chapel is crucial due to its historical and architectural significance, and community value.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Boozman’s committee was responsible for drafting legislation affecting nutrition assistance and agriculture programs.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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Roberta Kaplan, who represents Carroll, was also asked to defend the high amount of damages the jury awarded Trump, as well as explain to the court why the Supreme Court’s ruling last year giving Trump more immunity from legal liability doesn’t affect this case.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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