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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 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
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
This dynamic, along with changing political sentiment, could have a meaningful impact on demand for our products in the near-term.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Tucker was previously known for upbeat TikTok posts but has since focused her social media presence on advocating for those impacted by the attacks that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Until then, Brazil had gone 17 years without a fatal accident in regular commercial aviation—a figure that reinforces the idea that many of the safety recommendations adopted after the TAM crash had a lasting impact.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
This dynamic, along with changing political sentiment, could have a meaningful impact on demand for our products in the near-term.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
At press time a spokesperson for Santana could not be reached for comment on whether Tuesday’s incident will impact the upcoming shows.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Tucker was previously known for upbeat TikTok posts but has since focused her social media presence on advocating for those impacted by the attacks that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
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Purdue University’s official mascot, the Purdue Boilermaker Special, was involved in a fatal collision on the afternoon of April 24, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That could support the defense theory that O'Keefe did not sustain his injuries in a collision with Read's SUV but rather from a possible altercation with another man at the party who had shared his own romantic texts with the defendant, Kenney Baden told Fox News Digital.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That kind of knowledge production has, in effect, been automated.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Industry experts view the ads as an effort to influence Trump to exempt parts from 25% tariffs in the days ahead.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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An African cardinal from Guinea, Sarah, 79, is viewed as a spiritual and theological standard-bearer for conservative Catholics, as critics of Francis have argued the late pope was too heavily influenced by modern secularism.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its 116 hp, 1.6-liter inline-four engine was bumped in displacement to 1.8 liters for the 1994 model year.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Next Chelsea risk falling inexorably behind while the future of Stamford Bridge remains unresolved Everton will bump Chelsea's home of 120 years down from ninth to 10th in the ranking of the division’s largest stadiums next season How far away is Marc Guiu from making his return?—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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This transition allows women to root their worth internally rather than outsourcing it to external achievements.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Often called French Tarragon, this herb is easy to root from a cutting if a friend will share.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Officers evacuated students from classrooms, as students walked away in shock.—
Graham Hurley, Aaron Fisher and Katherine Jennings,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Julian arrives at the bank as Olympia is standing in the vault, looking at the papers in shock.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The course is all about immersing students into the significance of wine beyond the glass and to view it as an agricultural product that livelihoods rely on; to showcase this, Suckling hones in on the stories and personalities behind some of Tuscany’s iconic vineyards.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The significance of this, to Gribetz, is a matter not of race but of class.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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In court, the judge cautioned prosecutors to remind Bondi and others that public statements could affect the jury selection process.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The institute’s research has improved the world’s understanding of how certain tornadoes form, how hurricanes impact coastal communities, and how weather and clouds affect air flight and turbulence.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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