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a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well
Her mother had a hearing impairment that had become worse with age.
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Recent Examples of impairment
Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Parkinson’s is categorized into five stages, with stage 5 characterized by the most severe impairments that require around-the-clock assistance.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
Jacque was born with congenital rubella syndrome, which can cause a host of issues including hearing impairment, eye problems, heart defects and intellectual disabilities.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
So far this year, there have been 20 new charter school impairments added to Municipal Market Analytics’ database of distressed borrowers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Parkinson’s is categorized into five stages, with stage 5 characterized by the most severe impairments that require around-the-clock assistance.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
Jacque was born with congenital rubella syndrome, which can cause a host of issues including hearing impairment, eye problems, heart defects and intellectual disabilities.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
So far this year, there have been 20 new charter school impairments added to Municipal Market Analytics’ database of distressed borrowers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairment
Noun
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Better yet, invite people with disabilities to provide input during the design phase of a building.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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And in Kansas, 30% of children, 30% of adults with disabilities and 58% of nursing home residents rely on Medicaid.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Crocus, which can cause vomiting, bleeding, liver and kidney damage and breathing failure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Impairment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairment. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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