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as in influencing
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance
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as in etching
to produce a vivid impression of
impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes
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as in coercing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party
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Recent Examples of impressing
The resulting look will come off as effortless and casual, but distinctly elevated—perfect for impressing a date.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 May 2026
Carson Benge went 2-for-2 with two RBI, impressing in his at-bats.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Toure, 45, was appointed as an assistant coach to Guardiola in July after impressing during an initial temporary spell with the first team at the Club World Cup.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Coleman, meanwhile, could step in right away for significant touches in Denver’s backfield after impressing at the Broncos’ rookie minicamp two weekends ago.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But Jakucionis went on to crack the Heat’s rotation in December by impressing coaches with his energy, playmaking skills and ability to hold up on defense.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Trevor and Josh then tripped around in Bill Hull’s Suburban, impressing girls and joyriding to the coast and up to Eugene with a friend.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Striped Dresses Inspired by Brittany Mahomes Brittany Mahomes is dressing and impressing all in one go.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Snelling did not make the Marlins' opening-day roster despite impressing coaches during spring training.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 May 2026
Carson Benge went 2-for-2 with two RBI, impressing in his at-bats.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Toure, 45, was appointed as an assistant coach to Guardiola in July after impressing during an initial temporary spell with the first team at the Club World Cup.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Coleman, meanwhile, could step in right away for significant touches in Denver’s backfield after impressing at the Broncos’ rookie minicamp two weekends ago.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But Jakucionis went on to crack the Heat’s rotation in December by impressing coaches with his energy, playmaking skills and ability to hold up on defense.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Trevor and Josh then tripped around in Bill Hull’s Suburban, impressing girls and joyriding to the coast and up to Eugene with a friend.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Striped Dresses Inspired by Brittany Mahomes Brittany Mahomes is dressing and impressing all in one go.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Snelling did not make the Marlins' opening-day roster despite impressing coaches during spring training.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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Evans said power limitations are already influencing economic development decisions.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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This cooling shifts atmospheric circulation, influencing weather around the globe.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Spot-clean any dirt spots, bird droppings, or sap as soon as possible to keep them from etching the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Twenty-five years ago, MIT Professor Yet-Ming Chiang bought a tube of glass-etching cream to turn clear glass blocks translucent.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit also claims officers choked Day and slammed him against a wall, eventually coercing him into confessing to killing Irving and Garcia.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Prior to his 2011 conviction, Jeffs was charged and convicted of being an accomplice to rape in September 2007 after coercing a 14-year-old to marry her 19-year-old cousin, though the ruling was later overturned by the Utah Supreme Court over faulty jury instructions, according to CBS News.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Automakers and cell manufacturers require extensive testing before approving new suppliers, particularly for materials directly affecting battery performance and safety.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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While several ambitious Democratic governors emerged as leading voices of opposition to the administration, Whitmer adopted a more conciliatory approach, emphasizing cooperation with the White House on issues affecting Michigan.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Since Europeans considered literacy a crucial marker of civilization, the engraving highlights English hopes that Indigenous Americans could rapidly embrace the colonists’ culture.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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Brith had swallowed, forcing down something hard in her throat.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Given that, the court concluded that forcing UCAR to give up its supercomputing center was arbitrary and capricious, and thus violated the Administrative Procedures Act.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the cofounder of payments firm Block announced that the company would lay off nearly half of its workforce, impacting about 4,000 staffers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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There was no earthquake nor anything impacting the ground, the USGS said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Selaocoe extends that feeling after the song ends by once again compelling the audience to join him in song.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2026
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Her new perspective gazes at us directly, compelling us to meet her eye.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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“Impressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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