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

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

While some parents, like Ring, are first to introduce these brands to their children, studies suggest parents aren’t the ones doing the majority of the influencing. — Amanda Green, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025

Verb

There is a lot of money to be made in the influencing industry. — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

From updating content to upskilling team members, AI solutions like Smartcat are influencing how corporations manage workflows. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

That knowledge may include valuation methods, leasing structures, operating expenses, buyer expectations, and the market forces that are influencing supply and demand. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The trio talks about the Lakers deal from all angles, including an analysis of market forces influencing the seller (Mark Walter) and the buyer (Joshua Kushner). — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The correspondence reveals Iranian authorities influencing deportation lists, last-minute passenger changes and at least one mistaken removal, raising alarms about asylum seekers, due process and returns to a repressive regime. — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Bond yields act as a barometer for interest rates across the economy, influencing everything from auto loans to mortgage rates. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

How Craig plays will go a long way in influencing TCU’s entire season. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026

His music will continue influencing generations long after all of us are gone. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026