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
Patients with damage to the anterior insula and putamen show selective impairments.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
While long-term abstinence can help, experts say some impairments may be only partially reversible, depending on how long and how much alcohol was consumed.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The analyses of these complex neural pathways and the data could eventually unlock therapies for cognitive and emotional conditions, including dementia, mood disorders, and various impairments in cognitive control.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The organization helps empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to reach their fullest potential.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Tom Carter, federal security director for New Jersey at the TSA, said in last year’s press release that the training helps officers better understand the needs of travelers with visual impairments.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
These impairments can impact gene expression, brain function, and immune function, as well as behaviors or coping strategies that one adopts to deal with toxic stress, says Ports.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
These include unreported physical and mental impairments, housing insecurity, and a lack of high school diplomas and identification documents.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Combining ease of use with the ability to fit the sensors in beanies, caps, and other wearable headpieces could make Sabi an exciting opportunity for those with speech impairments.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
While long-term abstinence can help, experts say some impairments may be only partially reversible, depending on how long and how much alcohol was consumed.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The analyses of these complex neural pathways and the data could eventually unlock therapies for cognitive and emotional conditions, including dementia, mood disorders, and various impairments in cognitive control.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The organization helps empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to reach their fullest potential.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Tom Carter, federal security director for New Jersey at the TSA, said in last year’s press release that the training helps officers better understand the needs of travelers with visual impairments.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
These impairments can impact gene expression, brain function, and immune function, as well as behaviors or coping strategies that one adopts to deal with toxic stress, says Ports.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
These include unreported physical and mental impairments, housing insecurity, and a lack of high school diplomas and identification documents.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Combining ease of use with the ability to fit the sensors in beanies, caps, and other wearable headpieces could make Sabi an exciting opportunity for those with speech impairments.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairments
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Noel, who had developmental and physical disabilities, has been presumed dead for years but was never found until now, the FBI said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Special education teachers in the Salmon River Central School District of New York confined students with disabilities in wooden boxes, state officials say.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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The provision allows for damages of up to $500 per violation, or $1,500 per violation if a court finds that a company acted willfully or knowingly.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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With the margins so slim between the two teams, pitching injuries loomed large as the Dodgers’ biggest roadblock in their pursuit of the division title.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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