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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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Economic anxiety is also affecting perceptions of job security.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Based on the Peter Straub novel of the same name, John Irvin's chilly and affecting Ghost Story is cloaked in snow, leather, and firelight.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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In one striking pattern, six Tesla vehicles reportedly ran red lights before colliding with other cars.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stay tuned for more from today’s programming, like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the CEOs of Best Buy, Land O’Lakes, and Ulta Beauty, how the courts are influencing American business, and much, much more.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
14 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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And while the absence of a hometown rooting interest obviously won’t translate into a total baseball blackout hereabouts, only someone who’s been clobbered over the head by Wonderboy might expect to see the World Series ratings reach the heights of last year.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The bulbs will have a hard time rooting once the ground freezes, so make sure there’s enough time for a strong root system to develop.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 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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Finally, after a busy day of glamor, dancing, and impressing Sabrina with your new moves, the day will end with a non-alcoholic toast of espresso tonic.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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After facing controversy for slamming the inclusion of a same-sex couple in Disney’s 2022 movie Lightyear, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stein responded on Monday to the GOP statehouse leaders' announcement by slamming them for failing voters and calling out how the state legislature has yet to pass a budget.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Impacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impacting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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