as in disability
a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well
Her mother had a hearing impairment that had become worse with age.
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Recent Examples of impairment
Her advice to others with mobility impairments: be cautious when offering help to strangers.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
Started in 2023 and continuing its work today, this pilot project targets children with disabilities, particularly children with mobility issues, children with visual impairments, and deaf-and-non-speaking children.
—Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
And practitioners themselves acknowledge that risks, while generally rare, may include loss of energy and motivation (usually temporary, McLaughlin said), brain bleeds, memory impairment, and weight gain.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Allie Dull, a teacher of students with visual impairments across the Dallas-Fort Worth, helped Dayanara find her new prosthetic eyes.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
Started in 2023 and continuing its work today, this pilot project targets children with disabilities, particularly children with mobility issues, children with visual impairments, and deaf-and-non-speaking children.
—Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
And practitioners themselves acknowledge that risks, while generally rare, may include loss of energy and motivation (usually temporary, McLaughlin said), brain bleeds, memory impairment, and weight gain.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Allie Dull, a teacher of students with visual impairments across the Dallas-Fort Worth, helped Dayanara find her new prosthetic eyes.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairment
Noun
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As a parent of a neurodivergent child, Sieben advocates especially for other children and people with disabilities to experience the calming nature of horses.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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But there is no fee to consolidate federal student loans or have your loans discharged through existing programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness or disability discharge.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The extent of any injuries was not immediately clear.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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Childs said all animals were safe and that there were no reports of significant injuries to staff, guests or animals.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Avoid leaving the solution on your teeth for too long as side effects can include tooth and gum sensitivity, irritated gums, damage to dental implants and crowns, and tooth enamel erosion.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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The condo board at 432 Park Avenue, a super-skinny high-rise on Manhattan’s Billionaire’s Row, claims that real estate firm CIM Group failed to disclose the extent of damage that has resulted in flooding and impacted the value of their multimillion-dollar properties.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Impairment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairment. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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