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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
Specifically, in the new study, the authors found that compared with previous estimates a hypothetical 1 meter of sea-level rise could put up to 37% more land below sea level, impacting 77–132 million people across the globe.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, stocks tumbled as oil hit $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022 as the ripple effects from the war continue impacting global markets.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Of the 261 that require a driver’s license, 86 job classes could relax or remove requirements without impacting service delivery.
—Brendan Hellweg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
The layoffs were widespread, impacting one-third of the company’s workforce, which includes the newsroom and business side, said a Post spokesperson.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
But a remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers, this week's recall announcement noted.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
But a remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers, this week's recall announcement notes.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The four were split between impacting the north and south parts of the state, with two storms hitting Osage and Rogers counties and the other hitting Murray, Carter and Pontotoc counties.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, stocks tumbled as oil hit $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022 as the ripple effects from the war continue impacting global markets.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Of the 261 that require a driver’s license, 86 job classes could relax or remove requirements without impacting service delivery.
—Brendan Hellweg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
The layoffs were widespread, impacting one-third of the company’s workforce, which includes the newsroom and business side, said a Post spokesperson.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
But a remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers, this week's recall announcement noted.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
But a remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers, this week's recall announcement notes.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The four were split between impacting the north and south parts of the state, with two storms hitting Osage and Rogers counties and the other hitting Murray, Carter and Pontotoc counties.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impacting
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 5% on Monday as oil prices surged to nearly $120 a barrel, driven by Middle East war disruptions affecting global oil supplies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The closing of the strait is affecting Gulf producers unevenly and testing the limits of their contingency plans.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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These storms are forming because warm, moist air surging north from the Gulf of Mexico is colliding with a strong cold front and upper-level storm system moving in from the Plains, creating atmospheric instability.—
Karen Carter,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yan’s research trajectory has centered on this idea of embedding intelligence directly into materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Being in a state of stress, for example, may shape the structure of neural variance — influencing the magnitude or degrees of freedom.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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And yet the Democrat is bumping along near the bottom, a blip in polls and a laggard in the money chase.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Betty Yee is bumping along near the bottom in California’s race for governor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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At its core, securing a listing is not about impressing an owner with accolades or confidence alone.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, Lombard, 20, is impressing early this spring, registering loud contact, making highlight reel plays at shortstop, second base and third base, and even homering off one of the best pitchers of the game, Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now, further observations of the aftermath of the mission – which entailed intentionally slamming a vehicle into a space rock – is revealing something unexpected in the binary system of asteroids.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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All forms of assault, including slamming someone against a wall, stabbing and punching, are not OK.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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