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as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor
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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
CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
This storm would bring the potential for coastal flooding and marine impacts, even with a more offshore track.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Vaishnaw said India’s pitch is that artificial intelligence must deliver measurable impacts at scale rather than remain an elite technology.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, the historic fall shutdown created major impacts for travelers that outside groups and lawmakers were hoping to avoid only months later, especially with spring break on the horizon.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Major travel impacts are expected in the foothills and mountains.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
However, the impacts are expected to be lighter and much more localized than the widespread hazards seen earlier for the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Foley said that the town is considering any potential economic, fiscal or public safety impacts that the new facility might present.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Jury selection also underscored how widely the impacts of social media — both good and bad — are felt among disparate groups of people.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Progressive supranuclear palsy, also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder that impacts walking, balance, eye movement and swallowing, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Find out how being an only child actually impacts kids.
—Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The injury to Fiala, the team’s third-leading scorer, severely impacts the Kings’ push for a fifth consecutive playoff berth.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
On top of that, the value of the Turkish lira has been plunging to record lows as inflation rises, which in turn impacts local production costs.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The disease — which impacts an estimated 1,300 San Diegans — starts in the hands or feet and disseminates throughout the body.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
The impacts are expected to last until March 15, but a second project is scheduled for the fall.
—CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
This storm would bring the potential for coastal flooding and marine impacts, even with a more offshore track.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Vaishnaw said India’s pitch is that artificial intelligence must deliver measurable impacts at scale rather than remain an elite technology.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, the historic fall shutdown created major impacts for travelers that outside groups and lawmakers were hoping to avoid only months later, especially with spring break on the horizon.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Major travel impacts are expected in the foothills and mountains.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
However, the impacts are expected to be lighter and much more localized than the widespread hazards seen earlier for the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Foley said that the town is considering any potential economic, fiscal or public safety impacts that the new facility might present.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Jury selection also underscored how widely the impacts of social media — both good and bad — are felt among disparate groups of people.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Head coach Matt Lodi has a long list of how Cataruzolo impacts games.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Progressive supranuclear palsy, also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder that impacts walking, balance, eye movement and swallowing, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Find out how being an only child actually impacts kids.
—Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The injury to Fiala, the team’s third-leading scorer, severely impacts the Kings’ push for a fifth consecutive playoff berth.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
On top of that, the value of the Turkish lira has been plunging to record lows as inflation rises, which in turn impacts local production costs.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The disease — which impacts an estimated 1,300 San Diegans — starts in the hands or feet and disseminates throughout the body.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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The giant animals are protected by a vessel speed rule that requires large ships to slow down at certain times to avoid collisions, which is a leading cause of death for the whales.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for the state’s wolves.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The San Francisco medical examiner released a report Tuesday ruling her death accidental, the result of the toxic effects of cocaine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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That, in turn, affects models of how elements are spread through galaxies, since supernovae are major sources of heavy elements like iron.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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This affects both recommended posts and ads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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Room for Disagreement Markets are extraordinarily resilient to geopolitical shocks, even ones that generate big headlines, according to Deutsche Bank research.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Typically, long-term unemployment has gone down after the job market recovers following recessionary shocks like the pandemic or Great Recession.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hour-long film traces Fuller’s long history of advocacy, starting with his childhood in Louisiana and the influences of his fiery mother and grandmother.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Other artistic influences in the one-sheets included Mad magazine and the artist Robert Williams.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Woodard's philosophy is to put the best players on the field, which includes any freshman who impresses her.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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This particular model impresses with its trendy dark brown and pink colors, as well as its unique fit.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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