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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 one-off non-cash impairment charge of SEK 11.4 billion ($1.2 billion) will be booked in the second quarter of 2025.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Alcohol impairment by both drivers and pedestrians is a significant concern.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The following year, Baxter revealed an impairment charge of $3.1 billion related to the acquisition, meaning Hillrom was no longer worth what Baxter had paid for it.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Of the accidents involving impairment: 37.2% of drivers were speeding
33.5% of drivers were under the influence of alcohol
7.1% of drivers were distracted
22.1% of drivers were otherwise impaired
Of the fatalities analyzed in the study, 61.1% of motorcycle drivers were wearing a helmet.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Alcohol impairment by both drivers and pedestrians is a significant concern.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The following year, Baxter revealed an impairment charge of $3.1 billion related to the acquisition, meaning Hillrom was no longer worth what Baxter had paid for it.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Of the accidents involving impairment: 37.2% of drivers were speeding
33.5% of drivers were under the influence of alcohol
7.1% of drivers were distracted
22.1% of drivers were otherwise impaired
Of the fatalities analyzed in the study, 61.1% of motorcycle drivers were wearing a helmet.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairment
Noun
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The same rule applies for students with disabilities that use assistive technology, so long as there is an agreement in place between the school and the child's parent or guardian.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Over two years, Do steered more than $10 million in county contracts and grants to organizations that were supposed to provide meals to the elderly and people with disabilities, including Viet America Society.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Approximately 50 people were injured, with 25 sustaining serious injuries, per the outlets, which cited a regional district fire chief.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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The High Note, the popular downtown karaoke bar, has shut down for at least a month, after flooding caused $100,000 in damage.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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Some cards also offer purchase protections, a form of insurance against theft or damages, per NerdWallet.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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“Impairment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairment. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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