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impingement

noun

Definition of impingement

as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things the impingement of the hailstones on the metal roof was making quite a racket

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Recent Examples of impingement Jet impingement directs high-speed liquid at a hot surface through small nozzles. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 What had been perhaps Buxton’s finest overall season has been waylaid by a hip impingement that’s twice landed him on the IL and wrecked his production even when on the field since the start of July. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Long-term risks include nerve injury through impingement or neuroma development, or development of hammertoe contractures. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Mears has been sidelined since May 29 with right-shoulder impingement. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Byron Buxton was back in the lineup on Saturday in New York following a four-game absence due to a hip impingement, and quickly announced his return. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 Byron Buxton added a late sacrifice fly and scored two runs after missing four games with right hip impingement. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The right-hander, who has been down since last week with a hip impingement, joined the team in Philadelphia on Saturday to throw a bullpen. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 The Sox received some bad news Tuesday from Triple-A Charlotte, where top pitching prospect Hagen Smith was shut down for two weeks with left shoulder impingement. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

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For the latter, this is vital to enable the safe passage of ships through shipping lanes, into and out of ports, all the while preventing collisions and aiding activities like search and rescue.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
That group, which focuses on efforts to reduce the number of fatal vehicle collisions, has produced dozens of digital campaign ads promoting Raman and criticizing her opponent, Mayor Karen Bass.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of collision

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The texture of his clothes also evolves from cold, hard fabrics to cashmere and softer clothes, representing Olive’s positive impact on him.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Tax laws or regulations are subject to change at any time and can have a substantial impact on an actual client situation.

— Rob Edwards, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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