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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
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.
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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
The classification encompasses amputees with prosthetics and people with lower limb impairments without a prosthetic.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 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
The court found that the man, who has significant cognitive impairments, appeared to have consented to removal without understanding the process and without his caretakers being notified, according to court documents reviewed by Newsweek.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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
The classification encompasses amputees with prosthetics and people with lower limb impairments without a prosthetic.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 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
The court found that the man, who has significant cognitive impairments, appeared to have consented to removal without understanding the process and without his caretakers being notified, according to court documents reviewed by Newsweek.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairments
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The organization supports people with disabilities and their families.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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In aggregate, this amounts to a $13 billion boost in federal government payments to private insurers to run health plans for people over 65 and certain individuals with disabilities.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Her giving and open personality allowed a viable recovery from the two serious injuries.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The two victims who were shot while inside their vehicles were also taken to Boston hospitals with life-threatening injuries, officials said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impairments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairments. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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