impacts 1 of 2

noun

plural of impact
1
as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor

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2
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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impacts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of impact
1
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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2
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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3
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
Noun
An agreement paramount to Idaho dairy Idaho’s dairy industry may see the biggest impacts from the Canadian tariffs, which will target milk, cream and whey at 50%, and cheese at 25%. — Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Under Greenberg’s leadership, L’Oréal USA saw growth across categories including fragrance, where prestige sales soared and new megawatt pillars from YSL Beauty Myslf to Prada Paradigme swiftly made impacts on the market. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Roads, power systems, parks, recreation areas and public facilities were damaged in the storm, with the heaviest impacts in Hyde and Beadle counties. — John Hult, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026 Markets Abel said Berkshire has a clear view of the impacts that AI is having across its portfolio of companies, and that Google’s position relative to the emerging technology is strong. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Under the policy announced Wednesday, a new Technology in Schools Coalition of educators, parents, students and others will evaluate the impacts of the moratorium and make recommendations for future school years. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 How exactly climate change played a role in the flood remains to be seen, but there are many indicators pointing to human impacts on the climate being a major factor. — Thor Benson, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 The study described the importance of reducing stigma about cognitive decline, helping people care for their brains to decrease dementia risk and acknowledging the impacts dementia has on families and households. — Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
The potential for misuse and physical dependence impacts the severity of adverse effects linked to buprenorphine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 This could relate to something unexpected that impacts your money, possessions or your earnings. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 Ritchie noted how music positively impacts academic, personal and social goals, as well as teaches lessons of perseverance, collaboration and being a part of a team. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for today's in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. — FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 But the trial has also put a spotlight on maternal mental health and particularly postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health disorder that impacts new mothers. — Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 And this goes far beyond trade because this also impacts our relationship with Canada. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Summary Apple is set to launch its iPhone 18 Pro family on September 9th, an aggressive date that impacts the smartphone industry. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Depression impacts networks in the brain that are involved in mood, motivation, and reward, points out Randy D’Amico, MD, neurosurgeon at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital. — Korin Miller, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacts
  1. collisions
  2. effects
  3. affects
  4. bumps
  5. roots
  6. shocks
  7. influences
  8. impresses
Noun
  • Katz described the operation as a deliberate effort to manufacture collisions and submit fraudulent claims.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The severe injuries were the kind doctors encounter in patients after high-speed collisions or other violent accidents that cause the brain to twist and slam inside one’s skull.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of effects
Verb
  • An incident that for others might be fatal—a free fall from a high bridge—affects the coyote for only a brief moment.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • On taxation, only about a third of clients understand how other income affects the taxability of their Social Security check, and nearly half are blindsided to learn that Medicare premiums can quietly shrink their monthly payment.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of affects
Verb
  • Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Definition of bumps
Verb
  • Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
  • Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • Everyone loses, particularly the regular citizens of both countries involved, who face sometimes insurmountable shocks to their businesses.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Breman noted that price shocks stemming from the Middle East conflict have not fully dissipated.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • Clever and snappy, fresh and silly, a winning combination of classic Looney Tunes gags and contemporary concerns (the press notes mention many influences including, no joke, The Insider).
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Typically, in the success stories, there's a strong bond between the child and the parents that managed to survive a lot of the negative influences that can happen along the journey.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of influences
Verb
  • Drew Allar impresses in preseason debut against Packers The Steelers' third-round pick out of Penn State this past year went 10 for 13 for 154 yards and three touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The arts scene impresses, too, with several galleries sprinkled throughout town.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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