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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
driving while impaired is against the law
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as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
special devices for sight-impaired visitors
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as in damaged
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
already impaired by a crack, the windshield shattered upon impact with the baseball
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Recent Examples of impaired
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Hotel staff also denied her access to transportation resources, which were necessary given her impaired condition and an ongoing winter storm at the time, and threatened her with calling the police to press DUI charges, the suit states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This has limited transparency and collaboration, restricted direct access to subject-matter experts, and impaired the commission’s ability to operate as an independent fiduciary body.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Travis and Melissa Tonn have been charged with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter, three counts of felony child abuse, and one count of impaired supervision or instruction, court documents show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Hotel staff also denied her access to transportation resources, which were necessary given her impaired condition and an ongoing winter storm at the time, and threatened her with calling the police to press DUI charges, the suit states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Verb
With Jalen Williams impaired and Ajay Mitchell unavailable, an act of heroics in this spot would undoubtedly boost SGA’s legacy.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This has limited transparency and collaboration, restricted direct access to subject-matter experts, and impaired the commission’s ability to operate as an independent fiduciary body.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impaired
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The book is structured as a quest to figure out why a class of aimless young men in late-Thatcherist Blighty get their kicks out of getting paralytically drunk and bashing one another half to death every weekend.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Bidding is limited to firms owned by disabled veterans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Across-the-board benefit cuts would significantly impact retirees, disabled workers and survivors, especially amid rising living costs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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René Magritte’s The Castle of the Pyrenees (1959) has gone to the conservation lab at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem after being accidentally damaged by a young museum visitor.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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About 2,500 houses and 117 government buildings and facilities were damaged in several provinces, according to an initial government damage assessment.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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At the time of the crash, Alexander’s license had been revoked since March 2021 after a drunken driving conviction in Wisconsin, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Scott Quigley, was allegedly involved in a fatal drunken cruiser crash in 2023.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Two buildings at the Animal Protective League shelter in Springfield were heavily damaged, but none of the nearly 150 cats and 28 dogs housed there were injured, said Deana Corbin, the group's executive director.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Ohtani was one of two members of the Dodgers starting rotation who left the game injured.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Also in the walk-in cooler, fried rice that complements many dishes sat uncovered.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street announced Tuesday that the 2026 Downtown Days festival will be its last, citing safety concerns after fights, assaults and property damage marred Saturday evening’s event.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The March 22 election was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The guests hop up and down on one foot, unbuckling shoes, some falling on the floor, others grabbing body parts or wet laundry for support.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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“Impaired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impaired. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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