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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
This assistance includes support for children with autism, blindness, deafness, emotional and developmental disabilities and students with orthopedic impairments.
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K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 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
K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 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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Kessler and Berman have also stressed there isn’t case precedent for the application of Title IX to the allocation of damages in an antitrust case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The plaintiff is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The affidavit said that the victim suffered minor injuries, including a bruise on her left eye and scratches on the right side of her neck.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ong received emergency medical care but ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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