1
as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance
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as in to engrave
to produce a vivid impression of
impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes
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3
as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party
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Recent Examples of impress
Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Newer faces impress in Mizzou scrimmage Under the blazing St. Charles sun, a handful of Tigers shined with key players on the sidelines.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
What 2025 script, other than your own or the ones represented here, have impressed you the most and why?
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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Will this summer program impress admissions officers or blend in with others?
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Also, Jimmy Haslam impressed Mitchell Schwartz, a former Browns tackle who won a Super Bowl with Andy Reid’s Chiefs.
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Montha connected on a trio of shots from behind the arc in the second quarter, as the junior point guard did his best Steph Curry impression to help the Tillers to a 33-26 halftime advantage over the Eagles (12-7, 1-1).—
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There’s also the fact that the impression fans or analysts form about a team is often weighted toward the offensive end of the football, and Denver’s sporadic nature on that side of the ball this season has contributed to the lukewarm view some have of the team.—
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
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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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The original bell was replaced on the underwater ship with a replica, engraved with the 29 sailors' names on it.—
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Those who died have their names engraved in the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.—
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Necessity compelled us to use it.—
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For that reason, too, the Grammy winner was compelled to furnish it primarily in one brand, RH, so that every bit of white oak would be the same.—
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
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Participants were generally healthy in midlife, with low rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, which may have influenced the positive outcomes.—
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At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.—
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
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Further complicating matters, Doe was interviewed by Phong Tran, a then-Oakland detective who has since been charged with perjury for allegedly coercing witnesses into falsely incriminating murder defendants.—
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The lawsuit accused the company of coercing customers into signing agreements that allowed the company to act as the exclusive real estate listing agent for an undisclosed period of time.—
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Increasing awareness of factors that impact water quality and a desire for better-tasting water, often tied to personal health initiatives, have interior designers, plumbing pros, and kitchen experts alike noting a growing demand for better water.—
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Although friends and strangers were coming to Watts for menopause advice, there was still a lot to learn — including that her eye health could be impacted by her changing hormones.—
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“Impress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impress. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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