as in disabilities
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
There are four guestrooms specifically designed for those with mobility, hearing, or visual impairments.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Lifelong impairments like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, blindness, deafness, autism, and ADHD, as well as severe chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart disease, are covered.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, this can include speech-sound disorders and developmental language disorders, in addition to children who are nonverbal or have hearing impairments.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Outside of lab settings, the tech was initially used as a mobility aid for people experiencing paralysis or severe gait impairments.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
In a society that devalues people with cognitive impairments and glosses over the concerns of their caregivers, anticipating and providing for their needs in this high-stakes environment would send a meaningful message.
—Gabriela Khazanov, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
Hassan Sirhan was with his son Ali, 18, who is bedbound and has severe mental and physical impairments.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Laboratory studies have shown that sleep deprivation causes impairments in judgment, according to the expert.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Tony has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and a medical condition causing cognitive impairments, behavioral issues, and developmental delays, and Isaac has been diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Lifelong impairments like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, blindness, deafness, autism, and ADHD, as well as severe chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart disease, are covered.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, this can include speech-sound disorders and developmental language disorders, in addition to children who are nonverbal or have hearing impairments.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Outside of lab settings, the tech was initially used as a mobility aid for people experiencing paralysis or severe gait impairments.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
In a society that devalues people with cognitive impairments and glosses over the concerns of their caregivers, anticipating and providing for their needs in this high-stakes environment would send a meaningful message.
—Gabriela Khazanov, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
Hassan Sirhan was with his son Ali, 18, who is bedbound and has severe mental and physical impairments.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Laboratory studies have shown that sleep deprivation causes impairments in judgment, according to the expert.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Tony has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and a medical condition causing cognitive impairments, behavioral issues, and developmental delays, and Isaac has been diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairments
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Many returning veterans brought home physical disabilities; others suffered from undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder, which mid-20th-century medical professionals struggled to treat.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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In Blawnox, a nonprofit welcomes all and helps those with disabilities through the art of music.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The family is now suing, in part, for monetary damages, disciplinary action against the deputy, and more departmental training.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 15-time major champion was able to pull himself out of the passenger's side and didn't appear to suffer any significant injuries as a result of the accident.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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