1
as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor
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2
as in effects
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 affects
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 bumps
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 roots
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 impacts
Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
According to Reconcept, the system performs especially well in high-stress environments where prolonged mental load impacts performance and recovery.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Intense wind speeds, together with the potential impacts of CMEs, are forecasted to spark minor (G1) storm levels.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Climate and environment Two years ago voters approved a $10 billion climate bond to help California prepare for and minimize the impacts of wildfires, flooding and other disasters.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Next steps The school board discussed the potential closure’s impacts for two hours and a majority agreed to continue the conversation.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
As oceans get hotter, a range of climate impacts are being unleashed.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This has led to concerns about grid stability, rising electricity costs and significant environmental impacts.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The agonizing disease disproportionately impacts black and brown people, many of whom don’t live past their 50s and struggle with heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, and joint problems.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This recall also impacts certain 2021-2023 F-150, which are not made in Kentucky.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
This makes dark matter effectively invisible, meaning the only way scientists can infer its presence is by observing its gravitational effects and then watching how that acts as a middleman and impacts light and ordinary matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The recall impacts every Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder, regardless of lot code or best-by date.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Unpleasant Taste And Smell Mineral buildup impacts the flavor of ice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
More flight delays and disruptions are expected over the next week as the government shutdown impacts the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, as the attention economy impacts casting, couples are no longer making it to the altar and political conversations are entering the series.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
According to Reconcept, the system performs especially well in high-stress environments where prolonged mental load impacts performance and recovery.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Intense wind speeds, together with the potential impacts of CMEs, are forecasted to spark minor (G1) storm levels.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Climate and environment Two years ago voters approved a $10 billion climate bond to help California prepare for and minimize the impacts of wildfires, flooding and other disasters.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Next steps The school board discussed the potential closure’s impacts for two hours and a majority agreed to continue the conversation.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
As oceans get hotter, a range of climate impacts are being unleashed.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This has led to concerns about grid stability, rising electricity costs and significant environmental impacts.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Caffeine impacts younger people more than those who are older.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The agonizing disease disproportionately impacts black and brown people, many of whom don’t live past their 50s and struggle with heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, and joint problems.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This recall also impacts certain 2021-2023 F-150, which are not made in Kentucky.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
This makes dark matter effectively invisible, meaning the only way scientists can infer its presence is by observing its gravitational effects and then watching how that acts as a middleman and impacts light and ordinary matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The recall impacts every Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder, regardless of lot code or best-by date.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Unpleasant Taste And Smell Mineral buildup impacts the flavor of ice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
More flight delays and disruptions are expected over the next week as the government shutdown impacts the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, as the attention economy impacts casting, couples are no longer making it to the altar and political conversations are entering the series.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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These would increase the likelihood of more collisions, much like in the movie ‘Gravity’.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the potential damage done by the increasing amount of collisions cannot always be repaired in a spacewalk.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those qualities align with the ever-growing vintage denim market, and denim mills’ and brands’ quest to recreate worn effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect (NTD) that affects the spine and is usually identified at birth.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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One such affliction is Tay-Sachs, a disease that disproportionately affects people of Ashkenazi descent and destroys brain and spinal nerve cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will start at $99,995, excluding a mandatory $2,595 destination fee that bumps the price to $102,590.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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A day when the Stanley Cup years finally ride the synaptic road back to long-term memory and the brain finally bumps the past for the present.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While 2025 denim was nearly a carbon copy of 2024—loose fits, Western influences, denim coordinates and minimal distressing—2026 could see an injection of newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hormonal influences are also important, says Reese, particularly because autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women and often emerge during reproductive years or following major hormonal shifts such as pregnancy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Set against São Rafael Beach near Albufeira, this reimagined 149-room property impresses with Andrade’s signature style, one that marries whimsy with natural textures.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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None of these videos impresses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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