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
Sierra Space is exploring how to design spacecraft for people who would never have been selected as astronauts in the past, including those with chronic illnesses or sensory impairments.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some drivers also insult and demean people with disabilities or refuse reasonable requests such as letting passengers with mobility impairments sit in the front seat.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Certain types of heavy metals can cause all sorts of health impairments, including cancer, Rahn said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Organizations are pioneering techniques and equipment that make climbing accessible to athletes with visual impairments, limb differences, and spinal cord injuries.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 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
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some drivers also insult and demean people with disabilities or refuse reasonable requests such as letting passengers with mobility impairments sit in the front seat.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Certain types of heavy metals can cause all sorts of health impairments, including cancer, Rahn said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Organizations are pioneering techniques and equipment that make climbing accessible to athletes with visual impairments, limb differences, and spinal cord injuries.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairments
Noun
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There are, however, exceptions for students with disabilities who have individualized education programs.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The effects of such attacks have long-lasting consequences, including life-long disabilities, trauma, PTSD and other psychological impacts, among others.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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