as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the impingement of the hailstones on the metal roof was making quite a racket
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Recent Examples of impingement
Ball is nursing a left ankle bone bruise, which is a different injury than the right ankle impingement that sidelined him for seven games in November.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
He was sidelined by a right shoulder impingement after being drafted out of Elon University.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
With the Heat fully healthy for the first time this season, Jovic received his first DNP-CD (did not play, coach’s decision) of the season in Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks after missing the previous four games with a right hip impingement.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impingement
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Conversely, collision coverage helps when your own car is damaged in a crash, whereas medical coverage helps cover treatment costs following an accident.—
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Neither alcohol nor drugs were determined to be factors in the collision.—
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Ittaps into themes of toxic masculinity and unveils the impact social media has on young people.—
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The impact Each missed opportunity to add or retain a star has saved the Red Sox countless millions.—
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The actors then check her vitals and read paperwork before giving the star a major shock.—
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After a volatile 2025 marked by persistent geopolitical shocks, the early days of the new year suggest continuity rather than relief.—
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“Impingement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impingement. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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