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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
driving while impaired is against the law
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as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
special devices for sight-impaired visitors
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as in damaged
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
already impaired by a crack, the windshield shattered upon impact with the baseball
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Recent Examples of impaired
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
An impaired sense of smell is more strongly predictive of all-cause mortality than heart disease.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
For more severe hearing loss, our top hearing aid pick offers advanced technology tailored for the hearing-impaired.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Nearly 70 law enforcement officers from across Minnesota, including four officers from St. Paul, have been nominated for their outstanding efforts to stop impaired driving last year and will be recognized Sunday at the Minnesota Twins game.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
An impaired sense of smell is more strongly predictive of all-cause mortality than heart disease.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kenneth Stewart, 64, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while ability impaired, Newsday reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
For more severe hearing loss, our top hearing aid pick offers advanced technology tailored for the hearing-impaired.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impaired
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In his memoir, Perry recalled how Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his troubles despite him never having been drunk on set.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In August 2024, the nursing home was penalized when federal surveyors found that two residents were leaving the nursing home without signing out and then returning drunk.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The shower for disabled people was once broken for two months, Zaleta added.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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She was convicted of drunken driving and sentenced to one year of probation.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Afterward, the green curry or drunken noodles are a more indulgent way to celebrate.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.—
Patrick McGeehan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Others have been known to add ham, and there's even rumors of a few adding a fried egg.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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But practical evidence of AI transforming everyday tasks is limited, which is where fried chicken comes in.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Choosing a Coconut Oil Coconut oil is produced through both wet and dry processing.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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The film ended at nearly 1 a.m. during a vicious thunderstorm, as the crowd poured into the soaking wet streets in a sea of umbrellas.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Impaired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impaired. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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