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
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The temporary lapse in SNAP benefits has already had dire impacts on families whose electronic benefits cards were due to be reloaded the first week of November.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
California is already facing some of the more extreme impacts of our warming planet.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The impacts of the extreme heat were severe.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The delays are likely to have impacts on other supply chain networks, with Amazon still UPS’ largest customer by volume.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Flight cuts coming to major airports Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced in a news conference that there will be a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major airports at the end of the week due to the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Allbirds noted that its year-over-year decrease is primarily attributable to structural changes, including impacts from international distributor transitions and planned retail store closures.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati is among the airports that will see a reduction in flights at the end of the week due to the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to news reports.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The agonizing disease disproportionately impacts black and brown people, many of whom don’t live past their 50s and struggle with heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, and joint problems.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This recall also impacts certain 2021-2023 F-150, which are not made in Kentucky.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
This makes dark matter effectively invisible, meaning the only way scientists can infer its presence is by observing its gravitational effects and then watching how that acts as a middleman and impacts light and ordinary matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The recall impacts every Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder, regardless of lot code or best-by date.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Unpleasant Taste And Smell Mineral buildup impacts the flavor of ice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
More flight delays and disruptions are expected over the next week as the government shutdown impacts the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, as the attention economy impacts casting, couples are no longer making it to the altar and political conversations are entering the series.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The temporary lapse in SNAP benefits has already had dire impacts on families whose electronic benefits cards were due to be reloaded the first week of November.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
California is already facing some of the more extreme impacts of our warming planet.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The impacts of the extreme heat were severe.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The delays are likely to have impacts on other supply chain networks, with Amazon still UPS’ largest customer by volume.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Flight cuts coming to major airports Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced in a news conference that there will be a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major airports at the end of the week due to the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Allbirds noted that its year-over-year decrease is primarily attributable to structural changes, including impacts from international distributor transitions and planned retail store closures.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati is among the airports that will see a reduction in flights at the end of the week due to the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to news reports.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Caffeine impacts younger people more than those who are older.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The agonizing disease disproportionately impacts black and brown people, many of whom don’t live past their 50s and struggle with heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, and joint problems.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This recall also impacts certain 2021-2023 F-150, which are not made in Kentucky.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
This makes dark matter effectively invisible, meaning the only way scientists can infer its presence is by observing its gravitational effects and then watching how that acts as a middleman and impacts light and ordinary matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The recall impacts every Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder, regardless of lot code or best-by date.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Unpleasant Taste And Smell Mineral buildup impacts the flavor of ice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
More flight delays and disruptions are expected over the next week as the government shutdown impacts the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, as the attention economy impacts casting, couples are no longer making it to the altar and political conversations are entering the series.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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These would increase the likelihood of more collisions, much like in the movie ‘Gravity’.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the potential damage done by the increasing amount of collisions cannot always be repaired in a spacewalk.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On top of all that, there’s elemental effects (like burning and freezing), and a Rock, Paper, Scissors-like system where certain actions can negate specific enemy attacks based on their type.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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To test the disruption theory, the researchers directly examined the effects of beam-plasma instabilities by measuring the jet’s beam profile and associated magnetic field signatures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The way Easterwood sees it, people don’t think voting in local elections affects them as personally as what’s going on at the White House and at the state level.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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While dishwasher pods offer a convenient and powerful cleaning method, there is some concern about whether their plastic coating negatively affects the appliance (and your home's plumbing) over time.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Considering how often pop culture influences baby names, this is one hell of a coincidence.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, celebrations for the Day of the Dead have taken on new influences, some gleaned from Hollywood.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Set against São Rafael Beach near Albufeira, this reimagined 149-room property impresses with Andrade’s signature style, one that marries whimsy with natural textures.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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None of these videos impresses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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