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as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor
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as in effects
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 affects
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 bumps
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 roots
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 impacts
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This correlation is also stronger in more temperate regions than tropics, and in countries with fewer human impacts on the environment.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not been documented during the current marine heat wave, but marine mammals could become vulnerable if warm conditions continue disrupting food supplies.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Inflation has been running north of that goal for the past five years, with the most recent surge in part due to the Iran war and ongoing impacts from tariffs.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That could pave the way for the possible return of commercial supersonic airliners—as long as such aircraft can reduce the ground-level impacts of their sonic booms.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
What is a screwworm According to the USDA, the New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that impacts livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Extreme heat impacts greater Baltimore starting Wednesday A dangerous heat wave is in progress for the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding areas.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Kansas City officials have offered differing descriptions of what traffic impacts drivers should expect when thousands of Dutch soccer fans march through downtown Thursday for the Netherlands’ World Cup fan walk.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
From the coral reefs of the Pacific to the rivers and waterways that flow through our cities, the health of our oceans impacts all of us.
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Leif Coorlim,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Its latest change impacts Nike’s global finance organization.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
While empirical evidence shows that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and more intense, the changes experienced by people around the world -- including how the heat impacts them both during the day and at night -- has not yet been well-studied, the researchers said.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
However, household food insecurity is consistently linked with parental depression, anxiety and stress, which in turn impacts child behavior and development.
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Lina Ruiz
june 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Noun
Strict Limits Required Hainaut argues the worst impacts can only be avoided by limiting the total number of satellites, existing and future, to around 100,000.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This correlation is also stronger in more temperate regions than tropics, and in countries with fewer human impacts on the environment.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not been documented during the current marine heat wave, but marine mammals could become vulnerable if warm conditions continue disrupting food supplies.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Inflation has been running north of that goal for the past five years, with the most recent surge in part due to the Iran war and ongoing impacts from tariffs.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That could pave the way for the possible return of commercial supersonic airliners—as long as such aircraft can reduce the ground-level impacts of their sonic booms.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.
—
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Verb
If an employee does not understand that their digital behavior impacts business continuity, no investment in cutting-edge software will be enough.
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Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
What is a screwworm According to the USDA, the New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that impacts livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Extreme heat impacts greater Baltimore starting Wednesday A dangerous heat wave is in progress for the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding areas.
—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Kansas City officials have offered differing descriptions of what traffic impacts drivers should expect when thousands of Dutch soccer fans march through downtown Thursday for the Netherlands’ World Cup fan walk.
—
Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
From the coral reefs of the Pacific to the rivers and waterways that flow through our cities, the health of our oceans impacts all of us.
—
Leif Coorlim,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Its latest change impacts Nike’s global finance organization.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
While empirical evidence shows that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and more intense, the changes experienced by people around the world -- including how the heat impacts them both during the day and at night -- has not yet been well-studied, the researchers said.
—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
However, household food insecurity is consistently linked with parental depression, anxiety and stress, which in turn impacts child behavior and development.
—
Lina Ruiz
june 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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Last year, the city had 24 traffic collisions involving e-bikes, Cullen said.
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That brutal, driving style requires her to initiate intense physical collisions on nearly every single possession.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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Remote work affects different people in different ways, Bloom said.
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What matters is understanding how disruption affects services, revenue streams, customer commitments and regulatory obligations most critical to the business.
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Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.
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The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
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Pandemic bottlenecks, wars, climate shocks and geopolitical tension exposed the fragility of global supply chains.
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Asian stocks still have room to run even after a blistering first-half rally, while investors should continue diversifying into commodities as geopolitical shocks reinforce long-term demand for metals and energy infrastructure, Goldman Sachs said.
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The 20-year-old artist fills Visitor with influences from the all-time greats — like Frank and Nina and Etta.
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Dar Zéro founder Brigid Smith stakes her claim on bohemian style, blending gritty luxury with elevated, global influences.
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Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.
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What impresses Dubi most, however, is not Gasol's fame but his leadership style.
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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