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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
USA Today, 2 June 2026
Researchers found damage consistent with artillery impacts near the conning tower as well as evidence that the vessel had run aground before sinking.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Central bankers spent much of last year worried about weakness in the labor market but have since switched their concerns to the impacts from inflation due to tariffs and soaring energy prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The policies affected how much investment went into neighborhoods, with impacts that can still be seen today.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Developing a treatment plan as early as possible can help reduce any potential impacts on long-term brain health and improve your everyday life.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 June 2026
This approach fails to address the risks in the project, leading to costly re-designs, rework and schedule impacts.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Idaho Kids Covered said in a news release that the provider payment rate cuts, along with federal policies, could have far-reaching impacts.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Not to mention how such unempathetic leadership negatively impacts mental health and engagement.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The incident also impacts Blue Origin’s other customers, including Amazon.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Whether Sorsby is able to play for Texas Tech in 2026 is the center of his lawsuit, but how the lawsuit potentially impacts his prospective NFL career is a topic that will be worth watching in the months ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 May 2026
Neem oil is an alternative that impacts a wider range of pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The perfume industry accounts for and impacts more than 10 percent of Italy’s economy, resulting in a total spend of more than 400 million euros.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The other issue is how the restriction impacts third-party software developers building around Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Content and programming on teleSUR focus on news and stories about Latin America, as well as the world, stressing how the latter relates to or impacts the region.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Noun
Federal health officials announced that free COVID-19 vaccines would be provided to older adults and other groups experiencing disproportionate impacts from the pandemic, once they were developed and ready for distribution.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
Researchers found damage consistent with artillery impacts near the conning tower as well as evidence that the vessel had run aground before sinking.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Central bankers spent much of last year worried about weakness in the labor market but have since switched their concerns to the impacts from inflation due to tariffs and soaring energy prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The policies affected how much investment went into neighborhoods, with impacts that can still be seen today.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Developing a treatment plan as early as possible can help reduce any potential impacts on long-term brain health and improve your everyday life.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 June 2026
This approach fails to address the risks in the project, leading to costly re-designs, rework and schedule impacts.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Idaho Kids Covered said in a news release that the provider payment rate cuts, along with federal policies, could have far-reaching impacts.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Verb
Proceeds will go toward Poway OnStage’s Professional Performance Series that brings world-class performances to the area and its Arts in Education Initiative, which impacts more than 100,000 kindergarten to 12th grade students throughout San Diego County.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Not to mention how such unempathetic leadership negatively impacts mental health and engagement.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The incident also impacts Blue Origin’s other customers, including Amazon.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Whether Sorsby is able to play for Texas Tech in 2026 is the center of his lawsuit, but how the lawsuit potentially impacts his prospective NFL career is a topic that will be worth watching in the months ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 May 2026
Neem oil is an alternative that impacts a wider range of pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The perfume industry accounts for and impacts more than 10 percent of Italy’s economy, resulting in a total spend of more than 400 million euros.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The other issue is how the restriction impacts third-party software developers building around Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Content and programming on teleSUR focus on news and stories about Latin America, as well as the world, stressing how the latter relates to or impacts the region.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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Concurrently, internal particle collisions try to force the plasma back into a balanced temperature state.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Similar projects in states including Utah and Washington have significantly reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions and encouraged biodiversity.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Climate models predict a continued, long-term decline of snowpack as the effects of climate change intensify.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Losses from cattle afflicted by the parasite could run into the billions of dollars, with larger effects across the American economy, according to USDA estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects about 1 million Amerians.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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The change affects two state Senate districts in the Montgomery area.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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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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Europe is particularly vulnerable to energy shocks as a major net energy importer.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The years since 2020 can be read as a sequence of shocks.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Alonetogether, an upscale restaurant from Houston chef Jonny Rhodes, has opened in Midtown with a menu rooted in Haitian-French-Creole cooking with Thai influences.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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The greatest influences of my life lived and created here.—
Gene Park,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Birr Castle Demesne Situated in central Ireland, almost exactly between Galway and Dublin, Birr Castle Demesne impresses with 120 picturesque acres of gardens.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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