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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
Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
That is nearly four months of its overall seaborne crude imports, which cushion short term impacts from the war.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The cutbacks took effect last fall and have had a variety of impacts on local stations across the country, as well as the national PBS and NPR operations.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
That is nearly four months of its overall seaborne crude imports, which cushion short term impacts from the war.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The latest forecasts show rain could spread across several parts of California, including Northern California, coastal areas and the Central Valley — with impacts expected in Sacramento, Modesto, Merced, Fresno and San Luis Obispo.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Those tensions were on display throughout the week, as lawmakers who appeared at the events acknowledged that the public is more concerned than ever about the potentially harmful impacts of AI.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
This sequence of processes impacts reaction time.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The findings demonstrate that the environmental impacts of cotton production vary widely based on local growing condition and practices, making region-specific data essential.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Some researchers argue that PCOS should be considered a metabolic disease that impacts hormone levels, insulin resistance, and more.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Sacks said the council would make recommendations to inform White House policy on how AI impacts the economy, jobs and national security.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
During the trip, the group will explore Cape Town, connect with business leaders and get a firsthand look at how global trade impacts communities.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The strike impacts about half of NYU’s full-time faculty members, who are represented by Contract Faculty United-UAW.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Our office was given only five days to provide feedback on a major initiative that directly impacts public safety and our constitutional responsibility to protect the community.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
But Republicans and others are cool to Senate Bill 3, saying the state needs other solutions to solve the health care crisis that impacts hospitals, patients, doctors, and employers.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s nothing that impacts the American voter like pulling into a gas station, looking up at those big numbers, and seeing a four as the first number, and then God forbid, seeing a five.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
The ubiquity and strictness of regulation has real business impacts.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
That is nearly four months of its overall seaborne crude imports, which cushion short term impacts from the war.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The cutbacks took effect last fall and have had a variety of impacts on local stations across the country, as well as the national PBS and NPR operations.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
That is nearly four months of its overall seaborne crude imports, which cushion short term impacts from the war.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The latest forecasts show rain could spread across several parts of California, including Northern California, coastal areas and the Central Valley — with impacts expected in Sacramento, Modesto, Merced, Fresno and San Luis Obispo.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Those tensions were on display throughout the week, as lawmakers who appeared at the events acknowledged that the public is more concerned than ever about the potentially harmful impacts of AI.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
This sequence of processes impacts reaction time.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The findings demonstrate that the environmental impacts of cotton production vary widely based on local growing condition and practices, making region-specific data essential.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Israeli innovation impacts people around the world every day in fields such as cybersecurity, fintech and agriculture.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Some researchers argue that PCOS should be considered a metabolic disease that impacts hormone levels, insulin resistance, and more.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Sacks said the council would make recommendations to inform White House policy on how AI impacts the economy, jobs and national security.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
During the trip, the group will explore Cape Town, connect with business leaders and get a firsthand look at how global trade impacts communities.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The strike impacts about half of NYU’s full-time faculty members, who are represented by Contract Faculty United-UAW.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Our office was given only five days to provide feedback on a major initiative that directly impacts public safety and our constitutional responsibility to protect the community.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
But Republicans and others are cool to Senate Bill 3, saying the state needs other solutions to solve the health care crisis that impacts hospitals, patients, doctors, and employers.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s nothing that impacts the American voter like pulling into a gas station, looking up at those big numbers, and seeing a four as the first number, and then God forbid, seeing a five.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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Traffic collisions totaled 1,404, a 25% increase from 2024 and 10 traffic fatalities, compared to six in 2024.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alongside these head-on collisions, particles also produce a constant stream of near-miss events.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That shift affects the bottom line because regional sports networks paid teams fees for the rights to carry their games, leaving some teams scrambling to make up revenue, with the Cardinals in particular missing out on as much as $20 million, Sports Business Journal reported.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 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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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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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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Analysts partially credit the stability to a mature domestic biofuels industry that allows the country to withstand geopolitical shocks with minimal risk of fuel shortages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That conflict has caused cascading global energy shocks as Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and effectively cut off a fifth of the world’s oil supply, and Middle Eastern countries have bombed each other’s oil and gas infrastructure.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dishes like jerk chicken and rice and beans cooked in coconut milk reflect the region’s deep Jamaican and British colonial influences that are distinctive from other parts of Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Volatility influences aspects such as funding rates, liquidation thresholds and margin needs.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Offensive line impresses Despite starting tackle Ryan Hughes and left guard Cade Bennett being held out of practice, TCU’s offensive line had a strong opening day of camp.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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But what impresses Auriemma the most is Quinonez’s maturity, especially in how quickly she’s adapted to a brand new style of basketball.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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