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
Erica Mosca, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Finally, Hunter-Cooper published a 2023 study which found that hot yoga sessions lower blood pressure and reduce the negative impacts of a high sodium diet among participants.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Current inspection methods rely on large vessels and divers, which increase safety risks and environmental impacts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
While Kiko will be moving into cooler waters and a less conducive atmosphere over the weekend, which could weaken the storm, the state of Hawaii could still face impacts from the storm.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Research on beta blockers shows conflicting results Two major studies disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are currently no watches or warnings in effect stemming from Kiko, according to the hurricane center, however AccuWeather reports impacts to Hawaii are expected to begin by the middle of next week.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Revenue left more to be desired, but management’s explanation of the lingering impacts from its CCP program, as well as its bullish outlook of the future, helped the stock recover some of its post-market losses.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The National Weather Service said there was no major flooding within Boise city limits, although some areas may have seen minor impacts from water in the streets.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Both exploring how time impacts life, our experiences, and love.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Time will tell if this negatively impacts the hilarious personality in any way, but there is some precedent here.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See video … Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for today's in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
All these years later, the destruction Epstein brought to the lives of the survivors still impacts them every day.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In a compact device, this heat builds up quickly and directly impacts the stability of the laser and the electronics around it, thus delivering unreliable accuracy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Fear also impacts responsiveness.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In short, the emotional state of each team member impacts the performance of the whole team.
—Susan Curtin, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
From Silicon Valley to Ely and East Last Vegas, our communities have seen the impacts of decades of cuts to public education.
—Erica Mosca, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Finally, Hunter-Cooper published a 2023 study which found that hot yoga sessions lower blood pressure and reduce the negative impacts of a high sodium diet among participants.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Current inspection methods rely on large vessels and divers, which increase safety risks and environmental impacts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
While Kiko will be moving into cooler waters and a less conducive atmosphere over the weekend, which could weaken the storm, the state of Hawaii could still face impacts from the storm.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Research on beta blockers shows conflicting results Two major studies disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are currently no watches or warnings in effect stemming from Kiko, according to the hurricane center, however AccuWeather reports impacts to Hawaii are expected to begin by the middle of next week.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Revenue left more to be desired, but management’s explanation of the lingering impacts from its CCP program, as well as its bullish outlook of the future, helped the stock recover some of its post-market losses.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The National Weather Service said there was no major flooding within Boise city limits, although some areas may have seen minor impacts from water in the streets.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Both exploring how time impacts life, our experiences, and love.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Time will tell if this negatively impacts the hilarious personality in any way, but there is some precedent here.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See video … Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for today's in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
All these years later, the destruction Epstein brought to the lives of the survivors still impacts them every day.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In a compact device, this heat builds up quickly and directly impacts the stability of the laser and the electronics around it, thus delivering unreliable accuracy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Fear also impacts responsiveness.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In short, the emotional state of each team member impacts the performance of the whole team.
—Susan Curtin, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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With no special-case engineering and new data, Helix can recover gracefully from mishandling or collisions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The observations suggest that Mars' mantle still bears physical scars from a tumultuous early history marked by numerous protoplanetary collisions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The row over the rebate may have other unwanted side-effects.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Diabetes is a common condition that affects about 38 million people in the United States, and nearly 95% of those diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life-changing for everyone.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sunbathers of sleepy Amity Bay are helpless against the unexpected great white shark that hunts their coasts; Spielberg’s talent for suspense, effective horror shocks, and ingenious reinvention of the classic animal-attack movie remain as impressive as ever.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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With houses built mostly of dry masonry, stone, and timber, some families preferred to stay in the open to guard against shocks, rather than return home.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This roster runs particularly deep, from the boogie-woogie blues (Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters) to the bar rock scene (Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy) and the extensive hip-hop multiverse (where both gospel and drill influences abound).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Goodman’s novel is a tribute to her influences, and a crackling joy to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The property impresses with on-site Mediterranean cuisine at Le Bizazz and an enviable art collection, complete with a sculpture room.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plasma gone in an instant RHIC accelerates beams of particles close to the speed of light and then collides them.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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