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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
The workshop is curated by industry veterans Jill Dumain of Fractal CSOs, Todd Copeland of Copeland Consultancy LLC, and Kevin Myette of Bluesign Technologies, and will address topical issues impacting textile supply chains and provide actionable strategies.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Ahora 360 will stream Monday through Thursdays, and will feayure newsmaker interviews and discussions on issues impacting the Latino community.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The injury suffered by former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has reportedly forced significant creative changes in WWE, potentially impacting the return plans for Austin Theory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
For example, artificial intelligence—one of the market’s hottest themes—could reduce demand for professional services, potentially impacting an area that has driven much of the consumption growth since the 1980s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
After only seven detections between June and September 1 (impacting about 428,000 birds), HPAI cases surged in September.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
But some experts have expressed concerns that the staggering H-1B fee could have a chilling effect long-term, deterring students who want to work under other employment visas, and impacting critical industries which depend on STEM graduates like tech, healthcare and energy.
—Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The blame game is in full effect as the shutdown stretches on, impacting a growing number of Americans.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Ahora 360 will stream Monday through Thursdays, and will feayure newsmaker interviews and discussions on issues impacting the Latino community.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The injury suffered by former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has reportedly forced significant creative changes in WWE, potentially impacting the return plans for Austin Theory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
For example, artificial intelligence—one of the market’s hottest themes—could reduce demand for professional services, potentially impacting an area that has driven much of the consumption growth since the 1980s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
After only seven detections between June and September 1 (impacting about 428,000 birds), HPAI cases surged in September.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
But some experts have expressed concerns that the staggering H-1B fee could have a chilling effect long-term, deterring students who want to work under other employment visas, and impacting critical industries which depend on STEM graduates like tech, healthcare and energy.
—Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The blame game is in full effect as the shutdown stretches on, impacting a growing number of Americans.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacting
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Even a tablespoon or two less honey or molasses than your recipe calls for can throw off the balance of moisture and sweetness, affecting texture, flavor, and consistency.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fountain Hills to weigh proposed Charlie Kirk statue Are there concerns about how Kirk's death is affecting faith communities?—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The humor came not from the punchline, but from the setup—a classic case of canine optimism colliding with the reality of hard work.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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How the technology works Dynamic induction charging works by embedding coils beneath the road surface that can energize a magnetic field.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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In industries like customer service or supply chain management, this could mean embedding AI into existing platforms to streamline workflows, augment human decision-making, or improve forecasting accuracy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, according to the survey, competitive pressure is the top factor influencing pricing decisions, cited by 50% of CFOs.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zelensky saw only one way of influencing the situation.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The clip shows one feline running in circles with a bag stuck on its head, bumping into the furniture and nearly knocking down the home decor.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pinch off any lower leaves and dip the cut end into rooting hormone.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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There were conversations about a young striker who was impressing at Southampton called Alan Shearer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Launching projects, impressing the public or seeking a better job could be auspicious.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Back in 1961, residents of Capitola woke up to find that hordes of black seabirds were slamming into cars, windows and people's homes and dying.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford said earlier that his province was spending $75 million to run ads in the United States slamming the impact of tariffs and featuring clips of Reagan.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Impacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacting. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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