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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
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the helicopters have drawn more and more complaints about high operating costs and the potential health impacts from noise pollution.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Canovi said infants, children and teens as a group are more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
In short, sourcing decisions and their labor impacts must be monitored as a unit, not managed in isolation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Since fiscal 2025, the government has been actively consulting with local residents and the fishing and shipping industries across the affected island municipalities to navigate the project’s logistical and social impacts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the past, some of these municipalities have pursued legal challenges to limit the airport's impacts.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The change lets these entities partner with developers without needing special waivers from local government, though some officials and religious leaders have raised concerns about long-term impacts on congregations.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Witherspoon also directly addressed some of negative impacts AI is having on employment and the environment.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
Finally, constrained by these non-discretionary costs, households pull back on all other spending, which directly impacts aggregate GDP.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
War impacts Americans' views of Trump The ongoing conflict has had an impact on the president’s approval rating, which has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
The inspector general's office also found that city debt impacts vulnerable communities the most, but the report credited the city with making some changes to address the inequities.
—Dorothy Tucker, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The recall impacts about 4,000 units.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
How energy impacts tomato prices A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Nothing impacts a goalie’s ability to make a save on a clean shot more than the time his feet are set prior to the release, and Thompson buys himself a lot of that time by playing deeper.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Also, women who are pregnant and their fetuses, children, older adults and people living with chronic conditions, especially heart and lung disease, may be physically more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution than other adults, according to the American Lung Association.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the helicopters have drawn more and more complaints about high operating costs and the potential health impacts from noise pollution.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Canovi said infants, children and teens as a group are more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
In short, sourcing decisions and their labor impacts must be monitored as a unit, not managed in isolation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Since fiscal 2025, the government has been actively consulting with local residents and the fishing and shipping industries across the affected island municipalities to navigate the project’s logistical and social impacts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the past, some of these municipalities have pursued legal challenges to limit the airport's impacts.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The change lets these entities partner with developers without needing special waivers from local government, though some officials and religious leaders have raised concerns about long-term impacts on congregations.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Witherspoon also directly addressed some of negative impacts AI is having on employment and the environment.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Since heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States—and dementia significantly impacts both quality and length of life —anything that meaningfully reduces risk, even modestly, matters in the longevity conversation.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
Finally, constrained by these non-discretionary costs, households pull back on all other spending, which directly impacts aggregate GDP.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
War impacts Americans' views of Trump The ongoing conflict has had an impact on the president’s approval rating, which has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
The inspector general's office also found that city debt impacts vulnerable communities the most, but the report credited the city with making some changes to address the inequities.
—Dorothy Tucker, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The recall impacts about 4,000 units.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
How energy impacts tomato prices A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Nothing impacts a goalie’s ability to make a save on a clean shot more than the time his feet are set prior to the release, and Thompson buys himself a lot of that time by playing deeper.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated multiple investigations into possible safety defects with Tesla's FSD, after several collisions, including a fatal 2023 crash.—
Robert Ferris,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Block collisions need to be balanced with efficient play-arounds to create more tackle tries.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Punishment that, in this case, ultimately affects children.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lighting Technology The type of light bulb in use dramatically affects whether turning off lights is necessary.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 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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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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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The worry looming over the economy Earlier this month, Dimon had also warned in his shareholder letter that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than the market now expects.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The move comes amid regional fallout in the Gulf amid the Iran war, which has triggered one of the worst oil shocks in history.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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That means influences of sugar-producing countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s what impresses Grayslake North senior shortstop/third baseman Jane Pritchard.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Want to make a weeknight meal that really impresses?—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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