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
Additionally, outfielder Drew Gilbert won’t throw again for the next five to seven days because of a left shoulder impingement.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Starting pitcher David Festa’s readiness for Opening Day is now in question after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement, the team said Thursday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Jovic also has missed five games this season with a hip impingement, four with an elbow contusion and was held out three times by coach’s decision.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The pitchers on which the Padres will likely base such a determination are Michael King, who pitched just 73⅓ innings in 15 starts last season due to a nerve impingement near his throwing shoulder and knee inflammation, and Joe Musgrove, who did not pitch in ‘25 after Tommy John surgery.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition, Nikola Jovic (right hip impingement) and Powell (personal reasons) are listed as questionable for the contest.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Ball is nursing a left ankle bone bruise, which is a different injury than the right ankle impingement that sidelined him for seven games in November.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
He was sidelined by a right shoulder impingement after being drafted out of Elon University.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Starting pitcher David Festa’s readiness for Opening Day is now in question after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement, the team said Thursday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Jovic also has missed five games this season with a hip impingement, four with an elbow contusion and was held out three times by coach’s decision.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The pitchers on which the Padres will likely base such a determination are Michael King, who pitched just 73⅓ innings in 15 starts last season due to a nerve impingement near his throwing shoulder and knee inflammation, and Joe Musgrove, who did not pitch in ‘25 after Tommy John surgery.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition, Nikola Jovic (right hip impingement) and Powell (personal reasons) are listed as questionable for the contest.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Ball is nursing a left ankle bone bruise, which is a different injury than the right ankle impingement that sidelined him for seven games in November.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
He was sidelined by a right shoulder impingement after being drafted out of Elon University.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impingement
Noun
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In June 2025, electronic interference with navigation systems was thought to be a factor in the collision between two oil tankers, Adalynn and Front Eagle, off the coast of the UAE, Bockmann and Faragher noted.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even a single collision in orbit can become catastrophic; these satellites are moving at speeds many times faster than a rifle bullet, and a direct hit from one creates a cloud of shrapnel.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Disruptions to that supply are pushing global prices higher, and the impact is showing up at the pump.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Victim witness impact statements are not sworn statements in juvenile court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anyone in the East who shivered through this winter could be in for a shock at the outcome.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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While the first waves of shock and sadness rolled through the city, journalists, historians and public figures reached into the past to help make sense of this week's violence.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Impingement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impingement. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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