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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
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Many health conditions increase the risk of a severe RSV infection, including an impaired immune system, heart disease or chronic lung disease, such as asthma.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
In this study, feeding mice a HFD for four days impaired that glucose availability in the brain, causing CCK interneurons to ramp up their firing.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The coalition of concerned groups and individuals gathered at Hines Park in Plymouth on Wilcox Lake, an impaired water body in the Rouge River watershed improved in recent years through millions in restoration funding for the watershed through the federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Many health conditions increase the risk of a severe RSV infection, including an impaired immune system, heart disease or chronic lung disease, such as asthma.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
When the flagellum is malformed or its movement is impaired, the sperm cannot travel efficiently, leading to male infertility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
In this study, feeding mice a HFD for four days impaired that glucose availability in the brain, causing CCK interneurons to ramp up their firing.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impaired
Adjective
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Tsukahara was in the back of a Cybertruck when the driver who was drunk and had taken drugs smashed into a tree in a suburb of San Francisco, according to the suit.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Casalaspro, a disabled NYC Department of Sanitation worker, was beheaded, the New York Post reported.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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His comments came after his cousin, Human Resources Minister Ahmad Al Rajhi, suspended parts of the social security program (largely for the elderly, disabled, and widows).—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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They get wasted at a party and engage in a drunken brawl.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Naturally, no shortage of love triangles, drunken decisions, and roommate squabbles ensue — common comedy tropes that get turned on their heads by Waller-Bridge’s trademark offbeat, razor-sharp comedic instincts.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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When Odegaard came off injured in the first half against Leeds and then Nottingham Forest, Arteta opted to replace him with Ethan Nwaneri, who impressed in both games.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Victor Tony Jones' last meal, last words Jones, who declined to say last words just before the execution, ate a last meal of fried chicken, collard greens and sweet tea, according to AP.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
30 Sep. 2025
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The show was marred only by an audio mix that dimmed Coleman’s evocative voice amid a wash of instruments — at least from this reviewer’s spot in the Fox — but the Red Clay Strays’ impact shone through nevertheless.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Impaired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impaired. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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