NYT Dictionary

IMPINGING

/ˌɪmpˈɪndʒɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounim-PING-ingim-ping-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of impinge

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

contactstrikingimpingeencroachentrenchtrenchinfringecontingentglancinggrazing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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