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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
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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Typically, if fire restrictions are in place or a Red Flag Day is in effect, no fireworks of any kind are allowed.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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Joe Raedle | Getty Images Economic uncertainty at home or military conflicts overseas -- each taken alone -- would normally have a significant effect on the bond market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Robledo was involved in a collision with a patrol car shortly before 6:15 a.m. near Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Recruiters can shift their focus from screening resumes to building relationships, influencing candidate decisions and championing the employer brand.—
Kehinde Fawumi,
Forbes.com,
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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However, it was bumped down to 11th place as investment in parks ranked Denver 10th this year.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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After sinking the walk-off putt, Bradley chest bumped his caddie as his sons came out to celebrate on the course.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Young and shallowly rooted plants are the most impacted by heat and drought, leaving them vulnerable to diseases and pests.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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The green leaves grow to 2 inches long, and the leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes.—
Judy Nauseef,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Clark’s ranking was a shock to many across the social media landscape.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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But when faced with financial shocks or broader economic uncertainty, many businesses reduce their credit card payments by an average of 3.2%.—
Juliana Berger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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
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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
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 4 Jul. 2025.
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