impingement

noun

Definition of impingementnext
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 Jet impingement directs high-speed liquid at a hot surface through small nozzles. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 What had been perhaps Buxton’s finest overall season has been waylaid by a hip impingement that’s twice landed him on the IL and wrecked his production even when on the field since the start of July. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Long-term risks include nerve injury through impingement or neuroma development, or development of hammertoe contractures. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Mears has been sidelined since May 29 with right-shoulder impingement. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Byron Buxton was back in the lineup on Saturday in New York following a four-game absence due to a hip impingement, and quickly announced his return. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 Byron Buxton added a late sacrifice fly and scored two runs after missing four games with right hip impingement. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The right-hander, who has been down since last week with a hip impingement, joined the team in Philadelphia on Saturday to throw a bullpen. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 The Sox received some bad news Tuesday from Triple-A Charlotte, where top pitching prospect Hagen Smith was shut down for two weeks with left shoulder impingement. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impingement
  1. collision
  2. impact
  3. shock
Noun
  • Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to the hospital with a head injury after receiving about 10 minutes of treatment following a nasty-looking collision while playing for Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Also, passenger road vehicles use safety features like steel bumpers and crumple zones to absorb impact forces during collisions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of collision
Noun
  • Energy-absorbing seats are designed to manage forces transmitted to occupants during an impact, potentially reducing injury risks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Sullivan denied that the law would cut Medicaid for Alaskans, saying the Affordable Care Act had a greater impact and raised insurance premiums in the state drastically.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of impact
Noun
  • While Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis may have come as a shock to Catholics this week, the prognosis is likely a lot less scary.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The initial shock of this freak accident is well-handled, notably when Jay tries to scramble up the whale’s jawline by climbing its teeth.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of shock

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“Impingement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impingement. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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