as in swaying
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to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies
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Recent Examples of influencing
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Careers involving children, healing, cooking, interior design, real estate, food content, wellness, and lifestyle influencing thrive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Since then, her career has expanded far beyond the brand, evolving into styling, influencing, and creative direction.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
While some parents, like Ring, are first to introduce these brands to their children, studies suggest parents aren’t the ones doing the majority of the influencing.
—Amanda Green, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025
My message was to stand up against this type of behavior and the danger of what influencing can mean on social media.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a federal official and two counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member, the DOJ said.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Low snowpack meant reduced runoff across major watersheds, influencing water availability for agriculture, cities, and ecosystems downstream.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
One key factor influencing the court’s decision was the rise of generative AI.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Under current law, that spending is legal, even though foreign nationals themselves are explicitly barred from influencing American elections.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Swishahouse became synonymous with innovation, hustle, and community, producing legendary mixtapes, shaping radio culture, and influencing generations of artists across hip-hop and beyond.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
My neighbor friends, Scott and Dwayne, contribute regularly to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, working to achieve LGBTQ equality and influencing legislation on the federal, state and local level.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
In just 10 months since launch in April 2025, Phia is quietly influencing how billions in consumer spend are directed before checkout.
—Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to new research released by Sweethearts and obtained by PEOPLE, three-quarters of Americans are actively seeking more affordable dating options this Valentine’s Day, with 80% of respondents saying the economy is influencing their plans.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
We are faced with a next generation of AI-enabled influencing that is readily undertaken on a massive scale.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Careers involving children, healing, cooking, interior design, real estate, food content, wellness, and lifestyle influencing thrive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Since then, her career has expanded far beyond the brand, evolving into styling, influencing, and creative direction.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
While some parents, like Ring, are first to introduce these brands to their children, studies suggest parents aren’t the ones doing the majority of the influencing.
—Amanda Green, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025
My message was to stand up against this type of behavior and the danger of what influencing can mean on social media.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a federal official and two counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member, the DOJ said.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Verb
Housing, too, is a challenge with demand for vacation homes and rental properties influencing the market.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Low snowpack meant reduced runoff across major watersheds, influencing water availability for agriculture, cities, and ecosystems downstream.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
One key factor influencing the court’s decision was the rise of generative AI.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Under current law, that spending is legal, even though foreign nationals themselves are explicitly barred from influencing American elections.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Swishahouse became synonymous with innovation, hustle, and community, producing legendary mixtapes, shaping radio culture, and influencing generations of artists across hip-hop and beyond.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
My neighbor friends, Scott and Dwayne, contribute regularly to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, working to achieve LGBTQ equality and influencing legislation on the federal, state and local level.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
In just 10 months since launch in April 2025, Phia is quietly influencing how billions in consumer spend are directed before checkout.
—Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to new research released by Sweethearts and obtained by PEOPLE, three-quarters of Americans are actively seeking more affordable dating options this Valentine’s Day, with 80% of respondents saying the economy is influencing their plans.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influencing
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That’s why, in Wicked onstage, there is a giant dragon above the proscenium that activates at the very beginning of the show, roaring and swaying.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
26 Nov. 2025
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With Crow leading the verses, the other artists wrapped their arms around each other, swaying and singing.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The partisan divide over the Super Bowl halftime show is affecting Floridians’ viewing plans.—
Anthony Man,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny's political stance on issues affecting Puerto Rico, specifically, and the Latino community has been firm since the start.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, Arnold went to rehab for alcohol addiction, at the prompting of country singer Charlie Daniels.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Feb. 2026
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The skill of the future is real-time prompting, including excelling at steering an AI’s output during a live brainstorm.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is, of course, impacting snowpack in California’s mountains — snow that is a vital source of water for the state’s agriculture, recreation (ski tourism), and energy.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the seductions of ChatGPT are hard to resist, and Marsicano noted that the college has seen an increase in code violations due to AI.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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The seductions are not just for ratings.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rye — and restaurants like it — are Dallas’ best shot at impressing Michelin.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Meta shares spiked 10% after impressing analysts with robust results and quarterly revenue guidance on Wednesday.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fine has emerged as the candidate most visibly benefiting from donors aligned with AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group that has notably backed both Republicans and Democrats.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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All over the country, governors and legislators are being pressured by the American Academy of Physician Associates, a lobbying group, to blur the distinctions between physicians and PAs.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Influencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influencing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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