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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
Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
While El Niño can bring a cooler, stormier than normal summer to the Great Lakes, its strongest impacts are usually felt during winter as the pattern peaks.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Frost said the fiscal impacts of Cortese’s legislation were put together by investment professionals at CalPERS who work in this area every day.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
These impacts have taken a toll on scientists’ professional work environment and overall outlook.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Lesa France Kennedy was named the 2027 Landmark Award winner, which goes to those who made significant impacts to the sport of NASCAR.
—Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
All eight incidents resulted in injuries, including impacts to the head and arms.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Researchers also say the old terminology overlooked the condition’s broader impacts on metabolism, cardiovascular health, skin conditions and mental health.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Data center projects nationwide have sparked concerns about their demand for electricity and water, as well as noise and environmental impacts.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
That number impacts Newtown Square, the Philadelphia region and southeastern Pennsylvania as a whole.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Another imperative fuel factor to consider outside of the daily commute is the fate of diesel fuel prices, which impacts everything from the farms that grow food to the trucks that transport it to manufacturers and grocery stores.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
The issue only impacts the 18-inch-wheel version of the rear-wheel-drive Tesla Cybertruck, which was released in April 2025.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2026
The disease is a common neurodegenerative disease that impacts memory, motor function and cognitive ability, per Mayo Clinic.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Chemical management remains the most challenge area across the sector and impacts overall environmental performance.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
More experienced investors tend to focus on keeping premiums low, as this directly impacts future resale value.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Sun exposure also impacts plant selection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Noun
The project’s developer subsequently withdrew the data center use at the last minute during the March meeting, after community pushback over possible environmental and health impacts.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
While El Niño can bring a cooler, stormier than normal summer to the Great Lakes, its strongest impacts are usually felt during winter as the pattern peaks.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Frost said the fiscal impacts of Cortese’s legislation were put together by investment professionals at CalPERS who work in this area every day.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
These impacts have taken a toll on scientists’ professional work environment and overall outlook.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Lesa France Kennedy was named the 2027 Landmark Award winner, which goes to those who made significant impacts to the sport of NASCAR.
—Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
All eight incidents resulted in injuries, including impacts to the head and arms.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Researchers also say the old terminology overlooked the condition’s broader impacts on metabolism, cardiovascular health, skin conditions and mental health.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Data center projects nationwide have sparked concerns about their demand for electricity and water, as well as noise and environmental impacts.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Verb
And in the case of another government shutdown that impacts SNAP, markets may still provide some level of assistance to alleviate the gap.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
That number impacts Newtown Square, the Philadelphia region and southeastern Pennsylvania as a whole.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Another imperative fuel factor to consider outside of the daily commute is the fate of diesel fuel prices, which impacts everything from the farms that grow food to the trucks that transport it to manufacturers and grocery stores.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
The issue only impacts the 18-inch-wheel version of the rear-wheel-drive Tesla Cybertruck, which was released in April 2025.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2026
The disease is a common neurodegenerative disease that impacts memory, motor function and cognitive ability, per Mayo Clinic.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Chemical management remains the most challenge area across the sector and impacts overall environmental performance.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
More experienced investors tend to focus on keeping premiums low, as this directly impacts future resale value.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Sun exposure also impacts plant selection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
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Additionally, about 17% of those severely injured by traffic collisions in Sacramento County were 20 years old or younger.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Rather than collisions caused by surrounding traffic, these incidents involved the vehicle misjudging objects directly in its path.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Cambria executives say the disease affects workers at countertop businesses that cut raw slabs on the cheap without the necessary protections, and that its workers cut the product safely.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Cancer affects one in four people around the world.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will start at $99,995, excluding a mandatory $2,595 destination fee that bumps the price to $102,590.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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A day when the Stanley Cup years finally ride the synaptic road back to long-term memory and the brain finally bumps the past for the present.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the uptick comes at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, highlighting trade performance in the region is less vulnerable to external supply shocks.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Analysts have raised concerns about concentration risks in South Korea's stock market, with an overreliance on a small group of companies raising the risk of volatility and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, including a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The film blends psychological thriller elements with transhumanist themes and body horror influences.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Today, the park impresses with its modern engineering and renowned aesthetics.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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