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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
Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
According to Reconcept, the system performs especially well in high-stress environments where prolonged mental load impacts performance and recovery.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Intense wind speeds, together with the potential impacts of CMEs, are forecasted to spark minor (G1) storm levels.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Climate and environment Two years ago voters approved a $10 billion climate bond to help California prepare for and minimize the impacts of wildfires, flooding and other disasters.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Next steps The school board discussed the potential closure’s impacts for two hours and a majority agreed to continue the conversation.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
As oceans get hotter, a range of climate impacts are being unleashed.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This has led to concerns about grid stability, rising electricity costs and significant environmental impacts.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
This impacts Doekhi’s results for back-foot and front-foot defending.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The recall impacts water sold at Meijer stores in six states—Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin—with a total of 38,043 gallons involved.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
Lower Peninsula impacts possible As the cold air pushes south, lake-effect snow bands may develop off Lake Michigan late Wednesday into Wednesday night.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The temperature of the water and air above it can shift the position of the jet stream, which in turn impacts the types of weather observed on land.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2026
Oftentimes, seemingly progressive legislation inadvertently impacts mom and pops in a disproportionately negative way.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The taste impacts more than tap water, adversely affecting fountain drinks, teas and even the taste of some foods.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
While the minimum wage adjustment naturally impacts certain employee groups, Buyukpepe said the company manages this within a balanced compensation framework that prioritizes fairness, competitiveness and long-term retention rather than focusing on isolated percentages.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.
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Insufficient staffing also impacts the amount of inmates able to be housed in state prisons.
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Blockers and tacklers were also forbidden from moving until the ball was caught, or touched the ground, reducing the number of full-speed collisions.—
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As satellite constellations grow, global cooperation is essential to avoid collisions and ensure effective space traffic management.—
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
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Those qualities align with the ever-growing vintage denim market, and denim mills’ and brands’ quest to recreate worn effects.—
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Bird flu, a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus, affects poultry — including chickens, ducks and turkeys — and some wild bird species, including geese and shorebirds, the department said.—
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Kalani has hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a form of brain injury that affects muscle tone and mobility.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
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This is not an outright Sell signal by any means, more a potential emerging issue to be aware of, suggesting the market has a thinner psychological and positioning cushion underneath it to absorb any shocks.—
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The report warned copper’s reliance on a handful of countries makes global supplies and prices vulnerable to disruptions, policy shocks, and trade barriers.—
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The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.—
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The best restaurants in Sicily aren't hard to find—in fact, the ultimate way to explore Sicily’s layered history and mosaic of cultural influences is with the palate.—
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Higgs delivered in the way that Streets expect from a player who continually impresses his coaches with his maturity.—
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What impresses Lanthimos most is Plemons’ willingness to relinquish control.—
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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