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as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
the execution had such a powerful impact on her that she became a crusader for the abolition of capital punishment
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor
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as in effectiveness
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
the story has real dramatic impact
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as in to influence
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the tragic loss of his father impacted the boy for the rest of his life
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the damage sustained when a car going 40 miles an hour impacts with a brick wall
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as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the bullet was found impacted in the police officer's protective vest
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Recent Examples of impact
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
But having an awareness of how to mitigate the impact of falls, and developing the mentality not to be scared of falling, can be crucial to making a deep run at the slipperiest Slam.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
3 July 2026
Willem Marx,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Intellectual property concerns are also rising, exemplified by Anthropic's product launch impacting Figma.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
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Noun
Rather, how that time is accumulated, and whether it's broken up with physical activity, also have a notable impact.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
But having an awareness of how to mitigate the impact of falls, and developing the mentality not to be scared of falling, can be crucial to making a deep run at the slipperiest Slam.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
3 July 2026
Verb
Cancellations and disruptions extend nationwide Multiple events in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, were impacted by the extreme temperatures.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Intellectual property concerns are also rising, exemplified by Anthropic's product launch impacting Figma.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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Leaving the scene of a property-damage collision can result in misdemeanor charges, fines and other penalties.
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Under California’s vehicle code, hit-and-run collisions that lead to property damage but no injuries are classified as misdemeanors.
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Mathematically, if quality is seven and acceptance is four, effectiveness is 28.
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For Tokyo, that complicates the effectiveness of any unilateral intervention.
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Not Cleaning Your Machine Another influencing factor on your towels’ absorbency is how often your washing machine itself is cleaned.
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Together, the findings reinforce how structured peer and leadership advisory environments can influence both strategic clarity and operational execution.
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My first glimpse of an elephant came as our safari game viewer bumped along the road from the airstrip to camp.
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Tea leaves provide natural acidity to plants that enjoy the boost and can bump nitrogen levels when added to compost.
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The day after rooting on the soccer icon during his FIFA World Cup 0-0 match against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium, Rodriguez partook in a little Me Time.
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The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
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Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
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Rosenqvist’s departure was a bit of a shock, but Scott Dixon decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years with the team was of seismic proportions.
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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Second lady Usha Vance mocking The New York Times for reading political significance into her Old Navy maternity dress and the New York Knicks celebrating their NBA title were featured in last week's News Quiz.
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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