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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
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
With the right data, leaders can anticipate impacts, adjust operations, and even seize opportunities.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The percentage of brands that implemented measures to reduce impacts on climate and nature during raw materials production rose from 77 percent in 2023 to 81 percent in 2024.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
However, the above assessments evaluate the impacts from tariffs and the MFN policy individually.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
More Spencer Platt/Getty Images In the days, weeks, and years that followed, survivors faced debilitating health impacts caused by the toxic ash that filled the Manhattan air.
—Andrew Garbarino, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The study adds to a growing body of research linking the emissions of fossil fuel companies to extreme weather events that have had catastrophic impacts for economies and human health.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
What are the differences between how social media impacts each gender?
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
This human-centric approach not only enhances brick-and-mortar purchasing but also directly impacts a company’s bottom line by fostering loyalty and driving sales.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The increase impacts thousands of employees nationwide, encompassing both full-time and part-time staff.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
To find out more, Health examined the latest research and spoke to medical experts to find out how alcohol impacts aging—from the health of your skin to cellular health, hormone function, sleep, and chronic disease risk.
—Laura Schober, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Southwest Airlines will be making a change to its boarding process that impacts travelers with wheelchairs and scooters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That, in turn, impacts the rates these institutions charge for credit cards, loans and other financial products.
—Ryley Amond,dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
How mold impacts your health comes from the different types there are.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Relatively little is known about their ecological or human-related impacts.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
With the right data, leaders can anticipate impacts, adjust operations, and even seize opportunities.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The percentage of brands that implemented measures to reduce impacts on climate and nature during raw materials production rose from 77 percent in 2023 to 81 percent in 2024.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
However, the above assessments evaluate the impacts from tariffs and the MFN policy individually.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
More Spencer Platt/Getty Images In the days, weeks, and years that followed, survivors faced debilitating health impacts caused by the toxic ash that filled the Manhattan air.
—Andrew Garbarino, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The study adds to a growing body of research linking the emissions of fossil fuel companies to extreme weather events that have had catastrophic impacts for economies and human health.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
What are the differences between how social media impacts each gender?
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
This human-centric approach not only enhances brick-and-mortar purchasing but also directly impacts a company’s bottom line by fostering loyalty and driving sales.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The increase impacts thousands of employees nationwide, encompassing both full-time and part-time staff.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
To find out more, Health examined the latest research and spoke to medical experts to find out how alcohol impacts aging—from the health of your skin to cellular health, hormone function, sleep, and chronic disease risk.
—Laura Schober, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Southwest Airlines will be making a change to its boarding process that impacts travelers with wheelchairs and scooters.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That, in turn, impacts the rates these institutions charge for credit cards, loans and other financial products.
—Ryley Amond,dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
How mold impacts your health comes from the different types there are.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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At least 23 people have died in collisions in 2025, 16 of whom were pedestrians or cyclists.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is to prevent collisions at first base, and also to make that runner’s lane in foul territory actually mean something because no right-handed batter when leaving the box ever enters that running lane.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Notably, this same mechanism underlies cocaine’s effects, highlighting its potency.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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LLMs were not up on how physics affects the movement of physical objects.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The future is smokier The researchers figured out that smoke already affects tens of thousands of people in an average year.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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External Shocks Stimulus packages and money printing can lead to supply shocks and global inflation surges.—
Alex Pron,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Domestic production has a direct national security impact, ensuring the country retains some capacity in a critical industry and reducing exposure to global shocks.—
Christian Birky,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alan Faena collaborated with the Faena Design Team and Peter Mikic Studios to create interiors that weave Faena’s signature design with local influences that honor Manhattan’s energy.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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How much of that comes from your own instincts versus borrowing from past or present influences?—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The iPhone 17 Air impresses with its ultra-thin profile and new battery technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the size of the place impresses, there’s also some questionable decor throughout the interior.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plasma gone in an instant RHIC accelerates beams of particles close to the speed of light and then collides them.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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