as in swaying
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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
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Recent Examples of influencing
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Negotiation and influencing skills are critical capabilities that the candidates can highlight as a testament to their ability to navigate the organizational dynamics, maneuver tricky situations and secure buy-in from detractors, if any.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
He was placed in charge of managing cross-functional teams and influencing product direction at scale.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Cuban’s support of restricting super PACs comes at a time when many team owners contribute sizable sums of money to political causes in hopes of influencing governmental and policy outcomes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
One study describes how bacterial metabolites, neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, and inflammatory molecules travel from the gut to the brain, influencing mood, cognition, and the body's stress response.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, the terror group is influencing the transitional process by insisting on having a say over appointments to the technocratic committee tasked with administering Gaza’s affairs.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
For example, Temple Grandin, an outspoken author and speaker on autism and a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, has credited her autism with influencing her research on animal handling and animal behaviors.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
But critics question how her own business interests may also be influencing her advocacy for charter-friendly laws.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Climate change is also influencing the frequency of major storms.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
My message was to stand up against this type of behavior and the danger of what influencing can mean on social media.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Negotiation and influencing skills are critical capabilities that the candidates can highlight as a testament to their ability to navigate the organizational dynamics, maneuver tricky situations and secure buy-in from detractors, if any.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Verb
Its impact extended into influencing tank design worldwide.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
He was placed in charge of managing cross-functional teams and influencing product direction at scale.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Cuban’s support of restricting super PACs comes at a time when many team owners contribute sizable sums of money to political causes in hopes of influencing governmental and policy outcomes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
One study describes how bacterial metabolites, neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, and inflammatory molecules travel from the gut to the brain, influencing mood, cognition, and the body's stress response.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, the terror group is influencing the transitional process by insisting on having a say over appointments to the technocratic committee tasked with administering Gaza’s affairs.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
For example, Temple Grandin, an outspoken author and speaker on autism and a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, has credited her autism with influencing her research on animal handling and animal behaviors.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
But critics question how her own business interests may also be influencing her advocacy for charter-friendly laws.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Climate change is also influencing the frequency of major storms.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influencing
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Another key feature of the new design is its 3-degree-of-freedom waist, which allows the robot to perform human-like movements such as bending, twisting, and side-swaying with precision.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Riccardo’s performance encapsulates that frustration and jubilation, carrying the film on his charming, swaying shoulders.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This move highlights vulnerabilities in the technology supply chain, affecting automakers like Honda, which halted production at a Mexican factory.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another key finding of the study was that nearly all populations reached record levels of homelessness, affecting families with children, individuals, people staying in unsheltered or sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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James competed on American Idol season 18 in 2020, originally under the name Sophia Wackerman before changing her surname at the prompting of the judges.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Extracting valuable hypotheses requires careful prompting, iterative feedback, and a willingness to engage in a kind of dialogue with the AI, notes Swanson.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats also secured a substantial advantage with California's Proposition 50 redistricting measure, potentially impacting House control in 2026.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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All this comes as experts continue to sound the alarm over the prospect of food insecurity impacting millions.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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You’re often pulled toward deep, bold flavors, and brown butter with toffee hits that sweet spot between comfort and seduction, mirroring your love language.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Taking inspiration from the Greek enchantress Circe, the fragrance embodies her mythical characteristics of seduction and power, alongside rebellion and creation.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The defender has only been with Scunthorpe since early September, joining them on non-contract terms after impressing during pre-season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Four days into the production's run at London's Savoy Theatre, the musical is impressing audiences and fans getting their first glimpse at the iconic bear on the internet.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the leading pro-Israel lobbying group, did not respond to a request for comment about Sununu or whether it might get involved in the New Hampshire Senate primary and general elections.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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Michel was found guilty in April 2023 on 10 criminal counts, including conspiracy and foreign lobbying.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Influencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influencing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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