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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
The policy permits exceptions if a physician determines that terminating a pregnancy could save a pregnant person’s life or prevent substantial impairment of a major bodily function.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Here's a look at the photos from the eight winners, who represent a range of disabilities, including speech and hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities and low vision.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Here's a closer look at the eight winners, who represent a range of disabilities, including speech and hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities and low vision.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Garcia’s damages included physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, humiliation, inconvenience, grief, disfigurement, physical impairment, anxiety and emotional distress, according to a recording of the verdict from Courtroom View Network.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
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Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Here's a look at the photos from the eight winners, who represent a range of disabilities, including speech and hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities and low vision.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Here's a closer look at the eight winners, who represent a range of disabilities, including speech and hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities and low vision.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Garcia’s damages included physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, humiliation, inconvenience, grief, disfigurement, physical impairment, anxiety and emotional distress, according to a recording of the verdict from Courtroom View Network.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impairment
Noun
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This would disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Advocates warn these sweeping moves could lead to seniors and people with disabilities having a harder time getting help with their crucial benefits.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Marchand Jumps Ship Captain Brad Marchand, now 36, also suffered an upper-body injury in early March, and has undergone multiple surgeries over the past few years.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The top returner among the running backs is Jalen Berger, who became a bigger factor last season once rounding into form from injury.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The financial damage and antagonism a divorce can create can be tremendous.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Both will be inspected for damage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.—
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Impairment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impairment. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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