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as in affecting
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 colliding
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 embedding
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 impacting
From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.
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Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Saudi officials equally didn’t offer up much new information on how the biggest conflict in the region in decades, and the consequent closure of vital oil and shipping routes, was impacting the kingdom’s economy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That includes women in perimenopause, women dealing with PMS or cycle irregularities, and anyone whose stress levels are clearly impacting their sleep, mood, or energy.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
Forecasters warn that roads will become slick and hazardous, impacting the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This one will give a fuller reading on how the conflict is impacting sentiment.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
This decline is impacting all automakers.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, impacting global supply and raising prices further.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Mouhamadou Aliyu met Mamdani in 2021 while protesting the debt crisis impacting taxi drivers.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Saudi officials equally didn’t offer up much new information on how the biggest conflict in the region in decades, and the consequent closure of vital oil and shipping routes, was impacting the kingdom’s economy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That includes women in perimenopause, women dealing with PMS or cycle irregularities, and anyone whose stress levels are clearly impacting their sleep, mood, or energy.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
Forecasters warn that roads will become slick and hazardous, impacting the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This one will give a fuller reading on how the conflict is impacting sentiment.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
This decline is impacting all automakers.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, impacting global supply and raising prices further.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Mouhamadou Aliyu met Mamdani in 2021 while protesting the debt crisis impacting taxi drivers.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacting
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Other nationwide lawsuits are opposing more recent changes affecting the custody and care of immigrant children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The proportion of rye to wheat flour can also vary widely, affecting both texture and nutrient content.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dash cam video showed the bus initially colliding with the dump truck.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Enterprises are now embedding linters, security scanners, and deterministic workflows directly into the agentic loop.—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The maritime trade routes of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean allowed pickling traditions to travel across vast regions, influencing cuisines from the Malay Archipelago to the Arabian Peninsula.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scientifically speaking, the most sensible thing is to conduct further research to investigate the extent to which a factor such as gender influences efficacy and whether there may be other influencing factors.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Then Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998, bumping the cherry classic from its perch.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The coaching staff and team members all jumped around on the sideline in celebration, with players chest bumping Mullins, and coach Dan Hurley had an interaction with a referee that went viral and brought backlash.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite suffering heavy losses, the Iranian regime remains entrenched, having spent the past five decades rooting itself deeply in every corner of society.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The result was not so amazing for Boston head coach Mazzulla, a soccer aficionado who was rooting hard for Brazil.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 25-year-old, embarking on his first full big league season after impressing with 14 starts last year, added zero walks and eight strikeouts with 68 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The wing struck the roof of a home before slamming into an exterior wall of a second home next door.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair have been in physical altercations in the past, including Manning's 2012 arrest for allegedly punching, scratching, kicking and choking Hartman – whom media outlets have referred to as Manning's former make-up artist and assistant – and slamming her head against the floor and wall.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Impacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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