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as in affected
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 bumped
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 rooted
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 impacted
Simmone Shah, Time, 23 Dec. 2022
Tucker said the layoff information was given to the impacted subcontractors on Friday.
—al, 1 May 2020
David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Puerto Rico’s roster was impacted by insurance issues.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Some companies have promised to support impacted workers on visas.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 23 Dec. 2022
Tucker said the layoff information was given to the impacted subcontractors on Friday.
—al, 1 May 2020
Verb
Twenty-one drones and 13 missiles impacted across 19 locations, the air force said in a post to Telegram.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Puerto Rico’s roster was impacted by insurance issues.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacted
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The letter contained several real-world examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts can result in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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There is wide speculation that people will come to embrace new ways to interact with AI, including through new types of wearable or embedded devices.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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Now that the changes have been approved, the district will notify the families who will be affected and flag students who will be grandfathered in and able to stay at their current schools.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Not that affected his ability to fit in.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Speedskater Kristen Santos-Griswold is ready for redemption after a collision bumped her from medaling four years ago.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some items now available at the fest, which began Jan 30, will go away at a predetermined (and published) date, replaced by other items that will, in turn, be bumped for a third option.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your goal is a fuller plant, Kemery advises that cuttings can be replanted back into the original pot, or the vines can be rooted right in place using the bead-like tubers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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The experience isn’t rooted solely in the past.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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Since taking office last year, the president has repeatedly used rigid timelines as a central tool in his push to broker peace, or at least force movement, in some of the world’s most entrenched conflicts.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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In his view, homelessness stems primarily from a lack of suitable housing—not from entrenched mental illness or addiction.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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This significant increase is heavily influenced by the soaring large-scale energy storage market — the huge batteries used for power grids — which saw demand rise by over 80% last year, Masters said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although Peak Lapel was the most overt example of preppy-dom, other brands were clearly influenced by the trend.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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This time last year, the Davis Cup descended into farce and acrimony when Zizou Bergs of Belgium collided with Chile’s Cristian Garín at a changeover and set off a chain of events that led to Garín losing the match after being timed out.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to officials, the SUV attempted to brake for debris on the road when the bus collided, sending them both into the concrete barrier and ending up on the Turner Turnpike shoulder.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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One put cash onto the ground, authorities said, so when the victim bent over to pick it up a thief switched the bank card lodged into the ATM with a fraudulent one.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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The civil case notwithstanding, the Justice Department lodged new criminal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick and Edwin Cherfilus, who is named as a defendant in the main theft conspiracy count and related money-laundering counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Impacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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