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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor
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as in effect
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 effectiveness
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
the story has real dramatic impact
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as in to influence
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 to bump
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 to root
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 impact
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Part of free agency and its impact on the draft, besides altering team needs, is handing out compensatory picks.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the asteroid now has a 3.8% chance of impacting the moon on Dec. 22, 2032.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Don’t overlook furniture In a clean white kitchen, bold or sculptural pieces can make a sizable impact.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Part of free agency and its impact on the draft, besides altering team needs, is handing out compensatory picks.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Lawyers for the Trump administration argued that the plaintiffs lacked standing and that the move by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security impacting immigrants in the program, known as CHNV, did not violate the Administrative Procedure Act.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the asteroid now has a 3.8% chance of impacting the moon on Dec. 22, 2032.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impact
Noun
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That maneuver allegedly caused another vehicle to swerve to avoid impact, which led to a fatal head-on collision that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two others.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The collision, which happened about 7:53 a.m. Feb. 10 near the intersection of Tennyson Road and Calaroga Avenue, killed Lydia Guerra, 26, of Hayward.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pending a final regulatory review, the rules are expected to go into effect for the upcoming season.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The postal service’s current prices went into effect on January 19, the agency said on its website.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Yet the case stands to influence legal challenges to the Liberation Day tariffs, too, because the President relied on the same mechanism for both the earlier and more recent tariff announcements, declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, of 1977.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not so long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Alfonso Cuarón was unintentionally influencing the future of the Star Wars franchise.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alas, the Bolts were bumped in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams and Jimenez went nose-to-nose when Mobile players rushed toward the Spring Hill player and bumped him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After, wet the stem cutting and dip the end of it into a rooting hormone, which encourages strong, uniform root development.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Step 4: Dip the cut end of the stem cutting into rooting hormone.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Officers evacuated students from classrooms, as students walked away in shock.—
Graham Hurley, Aaron Fisher and Katherine Jennings,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Julian arrives at the bank as Olympia is standing in the vault, looking at the papers in shock.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Oklahoma City secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference late last month, then set its eyes on remaining healthy, building chemistry and potentially earning the best record in the NBA, which has potential significance if the Thunder makes it to the NBA Finals.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the ship struck the iceberg from the side, causing a series of punctures along the hull across 18 feet, affecting six of the compartments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impact. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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