Synonyms of influencing

influencing 1 of 2

noun

as in swaying

Related Words

• swaying
• prompting
• seduction
• lobbying
• tempting
• pressuring
• coaxing
• persuading
• wheedling
• convincing
• inducing
• brainwashing
• exhortation
• cajolery
• entreaty
• blandishment
• inducement
• conversion
• cajolement
• suasion
• urging
• overpersuasion
• persuasion

influencing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of influence

as in affecting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affecting
• impacting
• impressing
• touching
• striking
• reaching
• swaying
• interesting
• inspiring
• involving
• moving
• telling (on)
• bothering
• attracting
• concerning
• getting to
• fascinating
• disturbing
• biasing
• penetrating
• transporting
• worrying
• plaguing
• dazzling
• stirring
• engaging
• carrying away
• ravishing
• troubling
• trying
• harassing
• upsetting
• afflicting
• perturbing
• enchanting
• stressing
• entrancing
• distressing
• coloring
• pestering
• captivating
• disquieting
• piercing
• enrapturing
• charming
• smiting
• agitating
• enthralling
• bewitching
• wringing
• alluring
• harrying
• discomforting
• flustering
• discomposing
• straining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tiring
• boring
• palling
• wearying
• jading
• underwhelming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influencing

Noun

Suleiman Sami’s business, S Sami Services LLC, provides transportation services, event ticket sales and social media influencing. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

When students graduate, they'll be prepared for roles in content strategy, digital influencing, brand development, social media management and audience engagement across industries. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Nicolas Matthew Scelfo of Brooklyn, New York, faces up to 10 years in prison after being charged with influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026

Seven states have now passed legislation to regulate family influencing, but these laws mostly just ensure that parents set aside a percentage of earnings to compensate their children. — Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026

Once dismissed as a side hustle or vanity career, social media influencing has rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative—and measurable—jobs in the modern economy. — Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

We are faced with a next generation of AI-enabled influencing that is readily undertaken on a massive scale. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Careers involving children, healing, cooking, interior design, real estate, food content, wellness, and lifestyle influencing thrive. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025

Since then, her career has expanded far beyond the brand, evolving into styling, influencing, and creative direction. — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025

Verb

Some observers blamed the exchanges for influencing voter behavior, while others accused them of stoking conspiracies. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

That’s why CMOs need to distinguish between attracting attention and influencing decisions. — Sarah Tourville, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Some hold positions overseeing or influencing crypto industry regulation. — Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

As voters decide which party can best rescue their chance at the American Dream, political experts say prolonged economic hardship is the defining feature influencing voters in the midterms. — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

The shift is already influencing how retailers allocate space and investment. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Technical knowledge can be taught and examined but the skills Freebairn values most, such as influencing, persuading, and negotiating, cannot. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

The Justice Department historically looks to avoid public and overt investigative acts in the direct lead-up to an election that involve candidates or that risk influencing an outcome. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Investors have another busy week of earnings ahead, with reports from big names that could provide more insight on plans for AI spending and how inflation is influencing profits. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026