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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
Jo Livingstone, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The study, which has enrolled more than 3,000 centenarians over its 30-year history, has been exploring the genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences that appear to play a role in the longevity of people who live to 100 and beyond.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Much like country music’s ever-evolving dance with urban cultural influences, the very stage where Bill Monroe birthed bluegrass, Dolly Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debut, Johnny Cash kicked out the footlights and George Jones etched his legend has undergone a transformation of its own.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
There are lots of other ways to see Peranakan influences throughout the city.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Corporate influences on feeding babies Commercial infant formula is a US$55 billion dollar industry.
—Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Another Democrat needs just $25 to beat the billionaire influences overtaking our country.
—Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Born from the cultural mix of African, Indigenous, and European influences, cumbia's history reflects our own.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Welcome to The Movement, a weekly newsletter looking at the influences and debates on the right in Washington.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Our attitude influences others.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025
General Guidelines for Fall Watering Fall weather greatly influences how much water your turf needs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
However, as this era has highlighted, the engine debate also significantly influences F1’s politics.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His feat helps establish the direct connection of how sim racing influences track performance in the real world, leading Nürburgring content creator Misha Charoudin to connect the dots and predict a new era of drivers advancing in their careers with the help of virtual racing.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Larger screens are better, according to the Center for Environmental Therapeutics, because screen size influences light exposure.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
The hope was that the Fed's easing policy would be accompanied by a decline in yields on longer-term Treasurys, such as the benchmark 10-year note , which heavily influences mortgages.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Some of those that the research team identified included a gene associated with immune function and cognitive retention, a gene that influences how efficiently the body metabolizes fats, and another gene associated with aging brain health and heart disease.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The lines get thicker and wigglier and curvier, the drawings denser and more explosive, closer to comic artists such as Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Julie Doucet, both of whom DiMassa cites as influences in her interview in the new collection.
—Jo Livingstone, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The study, which has enrolled more than 3,000 centenarians over its 30-year history, has been exploring the genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences that appear to play a role in the longevity of people who live to 100 and beyond.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Much like country music’s ever-evolving dance with urban cultural influences, the very stage where Bill Monroe birthed bluegrass, Dolly Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debut, Johnny Cash kicked out the footlights and George Jones etched his legend has undergone a transformation of its own.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
There are lots of other ways to see Peranakan influences throughout the city.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Corporate influences on feeding babies Commercial infant formula is a US$55 billion dollar industry.
—Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Another Democrat needs just $25 to beat the billionaire influences overtaking our country.
—Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Born from the cultural mix of African, Indigenous, and European influences, cumbia's history reflects our own.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Welcome to The Movement, a weekly newsletter looking at the influences and debates on the right in Washington.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
The release, considered an important nonpartisan guide to the state of the economy, influences the direction of government economic policy.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Our attitude influences others.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025
General Guidelines for Fall Watering Fall weather greatly influences how much water your turf needs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
However, as this era has highlighted, the engine debate also significantly influences F1’s politics.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His feat helps establish the direct connection of how sim racing influences track performance in the real world, leading Nürburgring content creator Misha Charoudin to connect the dots and predict a new era of drivers advancing in their careers with the help of virtual racing.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Larger screens are better, according to the Center for Environmental Therapeutics, because screen size influences light exposure.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
The hope was that the Fed's easing policy would be accompanied by a decline in yields on longer-term Treasurys, such as the benchmark 10-year note , which heavily influences mortgages.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Some of those that the research team identified included a gene associated with immune function and cognitive retention, a gene that influences how efficiently the body metabolizes fats, and another gene associated with aging brain health and heart disease.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influences
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LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the most compelling evidence of the therapy’s potential lies in its long-term therapeutic effects.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dane revealed that he was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, in April.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones could keep operating his platform even while facing direct collection efforts, which affects employees, vendors, and business partners caught in the crossfire.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another example is msg Global Solutions AG, whose Greenwashing Detector solution leverages generative AI to validate reports and detect potential greenwashing.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin tribal officials are preparing for potential impacts from a federal government shutdown.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mass deployment of technologies that these minerals make possible—fleets of electric cars; flocks of wind turbines; a cleaner energy grid—may be imperative if our society is to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and thereby avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Unless Nikishin really impresses in that regard or Miller finds a previously unseen level, the Hurricanes don’t have that.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thomas Gross, authorities allege.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The attack was declared a terrorist incident by British authorities.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … OPINION THOR MORTENSEN – China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The director also touches on his own personal connection to the material through his childhood experience of being forced to flee the Duvalier dictatorship in Haiti.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Squeezing a tennis ball for five to 10 seconds for a few rounds is a way to start improving your strength, followed by incorporating exercises that utilize kettlebells and weights.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Influences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influences. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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