impingements

noun

plural of impingement
as in collisions
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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  1. collisions
  2. impacts
  3. shocks
  4. jolts
Noun
  • Car insurance covers losses resulting from collisions, theft, fire and other covered incidents.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers point out that older pedestrians remain more vulnerable to collisions.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • An agreement paramount to Idaho dairy Idaho’s dairy industry may see the biggest impacts from the Canadian tariffs, which will target milk, cream and whey at 50%, and cheese at 25%.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of impacts
Noun
  • In addition to relatively low inflation, Peru’s system has delivered a relatively stable currency, resilience to major economic shocks, and sustained economic growth.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Take our survey Shrugging shocks Global markets continue to shrug off the geopolitical shocks, but HSBC sees some developments that could end that dynamic.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • When James Graham’s play Ink premiered in London in 2017 and jumped to Broadway two years later, director Rupert Goold infused the drama with rollercoaster momentum, extravagant musical flourishes and jolts of bawdy low comedy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Many reported the worst jolts to the head coming near the end.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of jolts
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