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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
Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Ed tech proponents say this argument is too simplistic, and point to other analyses that find mixed or modest positive impacts from digital instruction.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's high dips into the 40s with precipitation expect from midday on, though there should be minimal impacts during the evening commute.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
But when winter fails to deliver significant mountain snow, those impacts can intensify, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
This also shows that the conflict has already caused some structural impacts on the Middle East's energy supply system, including longer shipping times, rising tanker insurance costs, and declining attractiveness of energy investment in the region.
—CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles County has proposed a temporary sales tax increase — which will be up to voters to approve — that could generate approximately $1 billion annually to help mitigate local health care impacts due to the funding cuts.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
And finally, externally, impacts from objects passing through our inner Solar System could wipe all of humanity out, just as so much terrestrial life was eradicated 65 million years ago.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to service impacts, opponents have also raised concerns about environmental degradation, as well as noise and light pollution.
—Peter Passi, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Food insecurity impacts whole-person health.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
How this move impacts Young, Dalton The Panthers — namely general manager Dan Morgan — have been adamant about getting a younger backup quarterback on the roster this offseason.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The closing of camps impacts more than just the guides—it’ll change animal behavior and attract poachers, too.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
This partial government shutdown only impacts Homeland Security employees, so workers for other agencies - include FAA air traffic controllers - are still being paid.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Qualcomm says the flaw impacts 235 different chipsets, which means a large number of Android phones could be affected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
As climate change impacts our world, sea level rise has become a pressing issue for many coastal communities.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
One area iOS 26 really impacts the iPhone 17 is the lock screen.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The worst commercial nuclear accident in US history was contained and ultimately had only very minor health impacts on the surrounding area.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Ed tech proponents say this argument is too simplistic, and point to other analyses that find mixed or modest positive impacts from digital instruction.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's high dips into the 40s with precipitation expect from midday on, though there should be minimal impacts during the evening commute.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
But when winter fails to deliver significant mountain snow, those impacts can intensify, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
This also shows that the conflict has already caused some structural impacts on the Middle East's energy supply system, including longer shipping times, rising tanker insurance costs, and declining attractiveness of energy investment in the region.
—CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles County has proposed a temporary sales tax increase — which will be up to voters to approve — that could generate approximately $1 billion annually to help mitigate local health care impacts due to the funding cuts.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
And finally, externally, impacts from objects passing through our inner Solar System could wipe all of humanity out, just as so much terrestrial life was eradicated 65 million years ago.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to service impacts, opponents have also raised concerns about environmental degradation, as well as noise and light pollution.
—Peter Passi, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Food insecurity impacts whole-person health.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
How this move impacts Young, Dalton The Panthers — namely general manager Dan Morgan — have been adamant about getting a younger backup quarterback on the roster this offseason.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The closing of camps impacts more than just the guides—it’ll change animal behavior and attract poachers, too.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
This partial government shutdown only impacts Homeland Security employees, so workers for other agencies - include FAA air traffic controllers - are still being paid.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Qualcomm says the flaw impacts 235 different chipsets, which means a large number of Android phones could be affected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
As climate change impacts our world, sea level rise has become a pressing issue for many coastal communities.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
One area iOS 26 really impacts the iPhone 17 is the lock screen.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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Animals’ risk of becoming roadkill depends on several factors, including how many vehicles are on the road, how many animals are on the road, and how animals and human drivers behave, explains Tom Langen, a professor of biology at Clarkson University, who studies animal-vehicle collisions.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2026
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The latest data collection from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration reveals the universe is practically humming with gravitational waves from cosmic collisions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Through intimate observational footage, letters read in voiceover, archival footage of their lives before the war, De Pue shows the devastating and lasting effects of war on the lives of the protagonists.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pistole also warned that extended shutdowns can have permanent and lasting effects on the workforce.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Climate and environment California youths plead with an appeals court to hear how climate change affects their lives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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That affects their ability to recruit and retain employees.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 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
Noun
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Understanding past oil shocks is important, but relying on them too heavily can encourage the wrong conclusion — that we are either headed for a 1979-style crisis or that the economic consequences will be negligible.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Experts say one option that could help tame prices at the pump is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the nation's emergency oil stockpile designed to cushion supply shocks.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iranian-American Sara Mardanbigi and husband Edgar Rico operate one of the best restaurants in Austin, with Persian influences showing up in the occasional dish and pop-up event.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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This work is my response to the Khmer body and its dance, one of the most significant influences on my practice.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The expansive lobby impresses with a resplendent illuminated glass sculpture, a coffee bar, a lobby bar, and an on-site restaurant, Cavalier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s what impresses me the most.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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