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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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The spa The full-service spa with 10 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms is permeated with Asian influences in its interior design—there’s a central stone courtyard with a reflection pond and Zen meditation garden—and its treatment menu.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Across it, Thomas embraces maximalism, weaving together R&B, funk, and psychedelic rock to showcase his wide array of influences (everyone from D’Angelo to Jimi Hendrix) and talents as a multi-instrumentalist.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the film‘s Sundance premiere, McKinley and stars Ethan Hawke, Julia Jones, and Austin Amelio visited the IndieWire Studio, presented by Dropbox, to break down the influences that shaped one of the festival’s most exciting films.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion – Megan seemed ecstatic that one of her longtime rap influences appeared on her hit song, Hot Girl Summer.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, Carín León’s Palabra De To’s (Seca) brings a unique twist to the table, weaving country-blues influences into his regional Mexican music foundation.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
More than a pseudonym, these poets and writers had different backgrounds and influences.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Araminta inadvertently influences Sophie’s reconnection with Benedict (Luke Thompson) out in the countryside after Sophie’s stepmother sends her packing.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
In practice, this includes many GS-13 through GS-15 positions, along with career attorneys, economists, scientists, and other technical specialists whose work materially influences policy outcomes.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In these ways, the currency’s online reputation influences everything.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
The complaint also alleges the company forces venues into exclusive ticketing contracts and influences artists to use only its services.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The museum quickly became Canada’s center for the promotion of design, hosting more than 50 programs each year to teach people about how design influences every aspect of our lives.
—Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2026
According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The type of bone used influences the nutritional profile, and prepackaged broths can have added salts or other ingredients.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Chef Carter mixes regional influences with local produce and global touches to develop an unforgettable culinary experience in the Lowcountry.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The spa The full-service spa with 10 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms is permeated with Asian influences in its interior design—there’s a central stone courtyard with a reflection pond and Zen meditation garden—and its treatment menu.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Across it, Thomas embraces maximalism, weaving together R&B, funk, and psychedelic rock to showcase his wide array of influences (everyone from D’Angelo to Jimi Hendrix) and talents as a multi-instrumentalist.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the film‘s Sundance premiere, McKinley and stars Ethan Hawke, Julia Jones, and Austin Amelio visited the IndieWire Studio, presented by Dropbox, to break down the influences that shaped one of the festival’s most exciting films.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion – Megan seemed ecstatic that one of her longtime rap influences appeared on her hit song, Hot Girl Summer.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, Carín León’s Palabra De To’s (Seca) brings a unique twist to the table, weaving country-blues influences into his regional Mexican music foundation.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
More than a pseudonym, these poets and writers had different backgrounds and influences.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Texas economy has been growing, but that is not the only thing that influences the inflow of potential migrants.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Araminta inadvertently influences Sophie’s reconnection with Benedict (Luke Thompson) out in the countryside after Sophie’s stepmother sends her packing.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
In practice, this includes many GS-13 through GS-15 positions, along with career attorneys, economists, scientists, and other technical specialists whose work materially influences policy outcomes.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In these ways, the currency’s online reputation influences everything.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
The complaint also alleges the company forces venues into exclusive ticketing contracts and influences artists to use only its services.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The museum quickly became Canada’s center for the promotion of design, hosting more than 50 programs each year to teach people about how design influences every aspect of our lives.
—Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2026
According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The type of bone used influences the nutritional profile, and prepackaged broths can have added salts or other ingredients.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influences
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tourism boards in Wisconsin consistently note that seasonal demand affects accommodation availability, making early communication especially helpful for guests.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The dense fog advisory also affects communities including Fresno, Merced, Kerman, Los Banos, Sanger, Selma, Tulare and Visalia.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights.—
David Carrillo Peñaloza,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Investors are watching specific themes, including state-run companies, defense, roads and railways, and brokerages and exchanges, for potential impacts from the budget.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Witnessing deaths may be especially traumatic Research has shown that mental health impacts are even more profound when someone's unexpected death is witnessed and shared.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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What really impresses me about this particular rally is that the Oyster team manages every step of the journey, from helping owners select the right yacht for them to preparing owners and crew with a comprehensive training program developed exclusively for the Oyster World Rally.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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With 1,042 rooms in family-friendly and adults-only areas, this expansive resort impresses.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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At least 302 people have been released as of Thursday, according to the organization Foro Penal, though its tally is far lower than the more than 800 reported by authorities.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The accord, which touches 2 billion people, came after nearly two decades of negotiations.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The accord, which touches 2 billion people, followed nearly two decades of negotiations.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Walking Biking Dancing Lifting weights Swimming Ice skating and skiing are cold-weather activities that burn a lot of calories,12 and hot cocoa is often a way to relax after them.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the overall scoring model, this dimension contributes 10% of the final score, based on the indicator weights set out in the KPI framework.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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