as in disability
a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well
Her mother had a hearing impairment that had become worse with age.
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Recent Examples of impairment
The driver of the car stayed on the scene and showed no signs of impairment, police say.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection asks guests needing special assistance, including those who use supplemental oxygen or have a hearing impairment, to contact the company ahead of time to make proper accommodations.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
While the Minnesotan moose is a hypothetical example, this worm has caused serious neurological impairments in many animals.
—Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
This measurement could help predict the likelihood of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cognitive decline, even if the person has shown no symptoms.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection asks guests needing special assistance, including those who use supplemental oxygen or have a hearing impairment, to contact the company ahead of time to make proper accommodations.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
While the Minnesotan moose is a hypothetical example, this worm has caused serious neurological impairments in many animals.
—Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
This measurement could help predict the likelihood of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cognitive decline, even if the person has shown no symptoms.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairment
Noun
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The order also instructs IDPH to publish its own, accessible vaccine guidance to the public, support school vaccination efforts, and work with local health departments, community health centers, disability organizations, and rural providers to encourage vaccination on a larger scale statewide.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are, however, exceptions for students with disabilities who have individualized education programs.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is some concern about Daniels after suffering the injury due to how much he has been getting hit.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trout’s injuries over the last five seasons will likely rob him of the chance to reach some of baseball’s most important milestones.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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CEOs and boards come and go—average CEO tenure is under five years—while their short-termism leaves lasting damage.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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That could drastically reduce risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and ecosystem damage that are typically caused by excessive ultraviolet radiation exposure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Impairment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairment. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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