as in to collide
to come into usually forceful contact with something
hail was noisily impinging upon the car's exterior
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Recent Examples of impinge
Outside events are not meant to impinge on it at all.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Early voting in the Democratic mayoral primary starts in just 52 days, so wouldn’t charges against Cuomo now impinge on that election?
Bondi, of course, may not be consistent and may choose to bring a case against Cuomo.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Memories, both fresh and long-held, impinge on the present of our main characters.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
While a typical Mythic Quest arc might see an employee’s workday derailed by their personal issues, this choice subtly reframes the dynamic so the job becomes the thing impinging on the parts of Phil’s life that actually matter most to him.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Early voting in the Democratic mayoral primary starts in just 52 days, so wouldn’t charges against Cuomo now impinge on that election?
Bondi, of course, may not be consistent and may choose to bring a case against Cuomo.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Memories, both fresh and long-held, impinge on the present of our main characters.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
While a typical Mythic Quest arc might see an employee’s workday derailed by their personal issues, this choice subtly reframes the dynamic so the job becomes the thing impinging on the parts of Phil’s life that actually matter most to him.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impinge
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That’s where, just after 1 p.m. on Sunday, police say Mikey’s bike collided with a pickup truck.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Ancient Europe and North America collided, forcing up the vast Caledonian Mountains, which once rivaled the Himalayas in scale.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Candy and Allan bonded after bumping into each other at a church volleyball game.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The workers are non-unionized and do not have bumping rights, according to the company’s letter, which is signed by a corporate adviser from Harney Partners.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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But, in the end, Berg’s life became proof of a darker truth, one that is newly relevant in the Trump era: doors that swing open can also slam shut.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Footage showed the missile carried six warheads which slammed into different targets close to one another in Dnipro.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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There's no point in banging your head against the wall.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Even after being handcuffed, the passenger continued to behave aggressively, repeatedly banging her head against the bus window.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Two weeks ago, vandals threw bricks through the front office window, smashing a few items inside.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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At least two separate crews used landscaping rocks to smash windows and enter the businesses, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Tesla knocked thousands of dollars off its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y. Ford followed suit by cutting prices on its Mach-e.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Impinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impinge. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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