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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
Keep all pets with sensory impairments on a predictable schedule for feeding, potty breaks, and exercise.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
None of these study participants reported any cognitive difficulties or showed any impairments when tested.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
People in this group who experienced daytime impairments didn’t complain of any sleep difficulties, however.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The mental health experts described how Rocha’s impairments, including mild autism, post-traumatic stress and low intellectual ability, affect his judgment and decision-making.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The building's life safety systems are designed to accommodate guests with vision and hearing impairments, and tactile and high-visibility wayfinding signage is provided throughout the spaces.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Melony had a rare form of epilepsy and cognitive impairments that left her functioning at the level of a 3-year-old, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Granados, who had epilepsy and severe cognitive impairments, was one of five children belonging to Lujan’s daughter, Jami Hodges.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
None of these study participants reported any cognitive difficulties or showed any impairments when tested.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
People in this group who experienced daytime impairments didn’t complain of any sleep difficulties, however.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The mental health experts described how Rocha’s impairments, including mild autism, post-traumatic stress and low intellectual ability, affect his judgment and decision-making.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The building's life safety systems are designed to accommodate guests with vision and hearing impairments, and tactile and high-visibility wayfinding signage is provided throughout the spaces.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Melony had a rare form of epilepsy and cognitive impairments that left her functioning at the level of a 3-year-old, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Granados, who had epilepsy and severe cognitive impairments, was one of five children belonging to Lujan’s daughter, Jami Hodges.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairments
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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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There are many ways to build community for people with disabilities.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith said that the initial goal is to get the tool up and running and then focus on expanding the work by not only looking at events that cost over $1 billion in damages but also smaller and medium-sized events.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Billion-Dollar Database tracks the financial costs of property and other infrastructure destroyed by extreme weather disasters in the United States, focusing on events that caused $1 billion or more in damages.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite lifesaving measures, the man died from his injuries, according to Adger.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Alvarez, who excelled after returning from the minors, also showed his toughness while playing through injuries to both of his hands down the stretch.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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