1
as in sways
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements
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as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs
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as in affects
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 influences
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Dar Zéro founder Brigid Smith stakes her claim on bohemian style, blending gritty luxury with elevated, global influences.
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Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Peruvian chef Diego Muñoz runs the two onsite restaurants, which pair Turkish and Latin American influences, while a Turkish hammam is, of course, the centerpiece of the resort’s spa.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
American barbecue has always been a unique mixture of cultures, predominantly Black, indigenous and European influences.
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Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Clearly, these influences have been on Coffin’s mind since long before there was a Minions sticker on half the minivans at school drop-off.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This wide range of influences allows artists to apply the ethos to a wide range of styles.
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Nick Ayres Demasi,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
The hillside home has been thoughtfully restored and updated with Scandinavian and Japanese design influences.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
For Sirmans, those influences give the exhibition a particular resonance in Miami.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
According to a PwC research survey, 64% of customers report that visiting a store or location in person significantly influences their final decision.
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David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Thirty-one percent of survey-takers said social media influences their viewing choices, 9 percentage points higher than the average across all ages.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Nearly one third of 18-24 year old respondents to Ampere’s survey said social media influences their viewing choices.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Format influences whether someone actually maintains the habit.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This, in turn, influences their approach to communication, romance and conflict.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
An example study in 2019 examined how the mass of a soccer ball influences the rotation, stability and motion of the sphere.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
The 20-year-old artist fills Visitor with influences from the all-time greats — like Frank and Nina and Etta.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Dar Zéro founder Brigid Smith stakes her claim on bohemian style, blending gritty luxury with elevated, global influences.
—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Peruvian chef Diego Muñoz runs the two onsite restaurants, which pair Turkish and Latin American influences, while a Turkish hammam is, of course, the centerpiece of the resort’s spa.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
American barbecue has always been a unique mixture of cultures, predominantly Black, indigenous and European influences.
—
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Clearly, these influences have been on Coffin’s mind since long before there was a Minions sticker on half the minivans at school drop-off.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This wide range of influences allows artists to apply the ethos to a wide range of styles.
—
Nick Ayres Demasi,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
The hillside home has been thoughtfully restored and updated with Scandinavian and Japanese design influences.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
For Sirmans, those influences give the exhibition a particular resonance in Miami.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Verb
Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world.
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Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
According to a PwC research survey, 64% of customers report that visiting a store or location in person significantly influences their final decision.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Thirty-one percent of survey-takers said social media influences their viewing choices, 9 percentage points higher than the average across all ages.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Nearly one third of 18-24 year old respondents to Ampere’s survey said social media influences their viewing choices.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Format influences whether someone actually maintains the habit.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This, in turn, influences their approach to communication, romance and conflict.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
An example study in 2019 examined how the mass of a soccer ball influences the rotation, stability and motion of the sphere.
—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influences
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Another loophole Trump leverages to achieve his all-encompassing power grab is the National Emergencies Act.
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According to Easter, each of the 33 cocktails on the menu leverages a bottle with a story behind it, and the staff is prepared to regale you with their histories.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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Remote work affects different people in different ways, Bloom said.
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What matters is understanding how disruption affects services, revenue streams, customer commitments and regulatory obligations most critical to the business.
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Police were called to the elementary and middle school, and authorities are now working to identify the deceased individual.
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Four men stole more than half a million dollars from Connecticut ATMs and have been charged in federal court, authorities said.
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Strict Limits Required Hainaut argues the worst impacts can only be avoided by limiting the total number of satellites, existing and future, to around 100,000.
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This correlation is also stronger in more temperate regions than tropics, and in countries with fewer human impacts on the environment.
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Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.
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What impresses Dubi most, however, is not Gasol's fame but his leadership style.
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Full-body workouts can be completed at home by using your weights on both your ankles and your wrists to perform lower- and upper-body exercises.
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Second, the sample was weighted using energy balancing, which finds weights by minimizing the energy distance — a statistical measure of the difference between two multivariate distributions — between the survey and the target population.
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The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
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This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
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