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
Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026
Once dismissed as a side hustle or vanity career, social media influencing has rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative—and measurable—jobs in the modern economy.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This industrial demand is also influencing investment allocation strategies.
—CNBC, 19 May 2026
That could alter some of El Niño’s effects by influencing weather patterns.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
This report provides the transparency citizens and lawmakers need to see who is funding and influencing the campaigns shaping the AI policy debate.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Concerns about rising flight prices and availability are also influencing booking timeframes.
—Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Since then, the concept of the blue zone has exploded, influencing today’s longevity movement.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
The atmospheric circulation in the tropics already appears to be showing signs of El Niño impacts and the pattern may already be influencing things, Phil Klotzbach, a senior research scientist at Colorado State University, told USA TODAY on May 11.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Noun
Seven states have now passed legislation to regulate family influencing, but these laws mostly just ensure that parents set aside a percentage of earnings to compensate their children.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026
Once dismissed as a side hustle or vanity career, social media influencing has rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative—and measurable—jobs in the modern economy.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
However, Hill has denied improperly influencing the jury.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This industrial demand is also influencing investment allocation strategies.
—CNBC, 19 May 2026
That could alter some of El Niño’s effects by influencing weather patterns.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
This report provides the transparency citizens and lawmakers need to see who is funding and influencing the campaigns shaping the AI policy debate.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Concerns about rising flight prices and availability are also influencing booking timeframes.
—Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Since then, the concept of the blue zone has exploded, influencing today’s longevity movement.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
The atmospheric circulation in the tropics already appears to be showing signs of El Niño impacts and the pattern may already be influencing things, Phil Klotzbach, a senior research scientist at Colorado State University, told USA TODAY on May 11.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influencing
Noun
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There’s an ever present sense of the air moving, seen in the grass swaying and the smoke drifting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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While Kesteloo is used to traveling at sea, the rocking and swaying of the boat might affect you differently.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The broader macro environment is also affecting consumer choices.—
,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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These followers, or individuals who react or respond to the prompting of opinion leaders, may not necessarily qualify as opinion leaders themselves.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Knowing how to drive is the prompting.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Also, 2024 saw the largest data breaches in history, impacting billions of users and subjecting customers to the potential of having personal data exposed and ultimately exploited.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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The smoke from the island fire blew east to the California coast and will be impacting air quality early this week, the National Weather Service in San Diego reported.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Lemon also has two child seduction charges pending against her in neighboring Marion County, FOX 59 reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Lemon was expected to be sentenced Friday in Marion County on two additional child seduction charges tied to the same investigation.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But Jakucionis went on to crack the Heat’s rotation in December by impressing coaches with his energy, playmaking skills and ability to hold up on defense.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Trevor and Josh then tripped around in Bill Hull’s Suburban, impressing girls and joyriding to the coast and up to Eugene with a friend.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Organizers had sent a letter to Israeli broadcaster Kan asking it to curb its campaigning among the public after some anti-Israel critics said its lobbying tactics went over the line and helped the country reach second place last year.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Across the country, parents are voicing concerns about excessive screen time in schools and lobbying educators to go back to pencil and paper.—
Sharon Lurye,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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