IMPACTS Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

impacts 1 of 2

noun

plural of impact

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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impacts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of impact

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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Recent Examples of impacts

Noun

This sets off a complex dance between the ocean and the atmosphere, which leads to weather impacts all over the world. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts are highly sensitive to environmental impacts. — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 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 Anguay said the work being done today will help future generations experience cleaner air and lessen the impacts of climate change. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But the prolonged drought and fires have raised concerns about potentially cascading impacts. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Projects expected to have significant regional impacts are required to go through the DRI process to help local governments with infrastructure planning, but the agency only began requiring that large solar projects participate last year. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Vibration monitors would provide some objectivity, said Leila Sauvage, a paper conservator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam who specializes in the impacts of vibration on art. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 Conger had previously earned the city’s approval for a 70-acre development boasting more than 300 homes just south of the new proposal, despite concerns about impacts to nearby Kuna schools at the time. — Rose Evans august 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

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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

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

Noun

And the who, what and why of the vengeful spirit is the narrative pull of the play — along with the tense anticipation of more revelations, suspicions and shocks.

— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Under current law, the President has the flexibility to order a limited drawdown, releasing up to 30 million barrels over a 60-day period, to mitigate sudden supply shocks without declaring a full-scale national emergency.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 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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