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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 impairments
Those with memory impairments can add automatic shut-off devices to appliances like stoves to prevent fires, use smart pill dispensers to dispense medications at the right time and let contacts know if a dose is missed, or wear tracking devices so they can be found if lost.
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Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The trials were conducted on a group of four participants, which included three individuals without motor impairments as well as one who was paralyzed.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
To compensate for his hearing impairments, Sid needs people to look directly at him when speaking rather than to the side or away from him so the sound comes right to him.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Two impairments were removed in 2011 and 2012, which were added costs to agriculture or industry and restrictions on drinking water consumption or taste and odor problems.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Also, staffers with hearing impairments were factored into the equation, as the floor has an assistive listening system that connects to their cochlear implants.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) Vision for Animals Foundation says that dogs with vision impairments can still lead happy, active lives when their human companions maintain a positive, encouraging attitude.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
In North Carolina, handicap placards and specialty license plates allow those with mobility impairments to parktheir vehicles closer to a destination.
—Evan Moore
august 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
In contacting the hotel guests, officials will determine if someone is at risk based on physical contact with the bats or if a guest cannot confirm or communicate if there was any physical contact, such as younger children, heavy sleepers, or people with mental impairments or drug use.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The trials were conducted on a group of four participants, which included three individuals without motor impairments as well as one who was paralyzed.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
To compensate for his hearing impairments, Sid needs people to look directly at him when speaking rather than to the side or away from him so the sound comes right to him.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Two impairments were removed in 2011 and 2012, which were added costs to agriculture or industry and restrictions on drinking water consumption or taste and odor problems.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Also, staffers with hearing impairments were factored into the equation, as the floor has an assistive listening system that connects to their cochlear implants.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) Vision for Animals Foundation says that dogs with vision impairments can still lead happy, active lives when their human companions maintain a positive, encouraging attitude.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
In North Carolina, handicap placards and specialty license plates allow those with mobility impairments to parktheir vehicles closer to a destination.
—Evan Moore
august 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
In contacting the hotel guests, officials will determine if someone is at risk based on physical contact with the bats or if a guest cannot confirm or communicate if there was any physical contact, such as younger children, heavy sleepers, or people with mental impairments or drug use.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairments
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And the emotional harm that DOGE caused to older people and to people with disabilities — worsened by Dudek’s confusing actions — lingers.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Students with disabilities whose families earn up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines — $160,750 for a family of four — would be prioritized first.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But injuries and salary cap constraints have largely derailed the 49ers, who went just 6-11 in 2024.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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