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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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Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 Witherspoon also directly addressed some of negative impacts AI is having on employment and the environment. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 Trustee Gina DeBoni expressed concerns about carcinogenic chemicals potentially used by future tenants of the industrial park and their impacts on people in and around the area. —Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Art shippers are feeling stark impacts from the United States and Israel’s war in Iran, seeing costs rise and shipping routes severely disrupted, particularly in Asia, according to a new report in the Art Newspaper. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Moise and others argue the city is allowing too many trees to be cut down, raising concerns about environmental and quality-of-life impacts across neighborhoods. —Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Counterintuitively, digital trade’s greatest impacts fall outside the tech sector entirely — in manufacturing, agriculture, health care, financial services, and entertainment. —Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency. —Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026 Residents’ biggest fears around the new data center have included potentially negative impacts on quality of life, risk of environmental destruction and unknown health effects associated with proximity to hyperscale AI data centers. —Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026 Finally, constrained by these non-discretionary costs, households pull back on all other spending, which directly impacts aggregate GDP. —Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 War impacts Americans' views of Trump The ongoing conflict has had an impact on the president’s approval rating, which has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. —Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026 The inspector general's office also found that city debt impacts vulnerable communities the most, but the report credited the city with making some changes to address the inequities. —Dorothy Tucker, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The recall impacts about 4,000 units. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 How energy impacts tomato prices A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 Nothing impacts a goalie’s ability to make a save on a clean shot more than the time his feet are set prior to the release, and Thompson buys himself a lot of that time by playing deeper. —Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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The change lets these entities partner with developers without needing special waivers from local government, though some officials and religious leaders have raised concerns about long-term impacts on congregations. —Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 Witherspoon also directly addressed some of negative impacts AI is having on employment and the environment. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 Trustee Gina DeBoni expressed concerns about carcinogenic chemicals potentially used by future tenants of the industrial park and their impacts on people in and around the area. —Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Art shippers are feeling stark impacts from the United States and Israel’s war in Iran, seeing costs rise and shipping routes severely disrupted, particularly in Asia, according to a new report in the Art Newspaper. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Moise and others argue the city is allowing too many trees to be cut down, raising concerns about environmental and quality-of-life impacts across neighborhoods. —Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Counterintuitively, digital trade’s greatest impacts fall outside the tech sector entirely — in manufacturing, agriculture, health care, financial services, and entertainment. —Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency. —Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026 Residents’ biggest fears around the new data center have included potentially negative impacts on quality of life, risk of environmental destruction and unknown health effects associated with proximity to hyperscale AI data centers. —Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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Since heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States—and dementia significantly impacts both quality and length of life —anything that meaningfully reduces risk, even modestly, matters in the longevity conversation. —Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026 Finally, constrained by these non-discretionary costs, households pull back on all other spending, which directly impacts aggregate GDP. —Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 War impacts Americans' views of Trump The ongoing conflict has had an impact on the president’s approval rating, which has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. —Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026 The inspector general's office also found that city debt impacts vulnerable communities the most, but the report credited the city with making some changes to address the inequities. —Dorothy Tucker, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The recall impacts about 4,000 units. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 How energy impacts tomato prices A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 Nothing impacts a goalie’s ability to make a save on a clean shot more than the time his feet are set prior to the release, and Thompson buys himself a lot of that time by playing deeper. —Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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None of the four fatal crashes occurred within the project’s limits, but four separate collisions in the half-mile stretch have killed people since 2017.— Chris Fusco. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Airport officials didn't respond immediately to questions about what happened and what procedures are in place to prevent collisions.— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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The New York City Council is debating a law that would set time limits on young people’s social media use as concerns grow over its effects on mental health.— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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And the creature effects are being overseen by legendary effects artist Greg Nicotero and team at KNB EFX Group, who are known for their work on The Walking Dead and Fallout, among a host of award-winning work.— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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This is a good moment for a direct money conversation or to review something that affects both sides.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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The shape of a pot affects drainage, with taller, narrower pots draining better than shorter, wider ones.— Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Apr. 2026
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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.— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
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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.— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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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.— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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During the great financial crisis—when shocks hit our economy, unemployment spiked, our economic system faced collapse, and America’s standing in the world was scrutinized—our central bank played an indispensable role.— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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These jets can help scientists better understand how black holes help shape galaxies and other cosmic structures through large-scale shocks and turbulence.— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Your life story, your influences, that's unique.— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Fresh influences could be arriving from your wider circles.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Want to make a weeknight meal that really impresses?— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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The streak certainly impresses goaltender Scott Wedgewood.— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Impacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/impacts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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