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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
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
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
The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a federal official and two counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member, the DOJ said.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent research suggests the average B2B deal cycle is roughly 6 months, with 5–10 people often influencing the decision.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Severe congestion is an important metric for influencing future road projects, but so too is a lack of predictability in commute times.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
In hindsight, Knighton said, McCrory was clearly influencing Gallon-Clark, who assumed the senator was acting in Blue Hills’ best interests.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
This time, however, Washington appears intent on influencing the outcome rather than just observing it.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Riefenstahl’s film made an indelible cinematic impact, influencing the direction and editing of films to this day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Identifying the influencing forces that affect consumer decisions is a key issue in anticipating preferences and consequently programming products and services that comply with earlier choices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Tasul later helped researchers understand how climate change is influencing the diets of wild polar bears and assisted with testing tracking equipment by wearing a specialized collar that helped improve the accuracy of devices used on wild populations.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
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
The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a federal official and two counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member, the DOJ said.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Verb
This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent research suggests the average B2B deal cycle is roughly 6 months, with 5–10 people often influencing the decision.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Severe congestion is an important metric for influencing future road projects, but so too is a lack of predictability in commute times.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
In hindsight, Knighton said, McCrory was clearly influencing Gallon-Clark, who assumed the senator was acting in Blue Hills’ best interests.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
This time, however, Washington appears intent on influencing the outcome rather than just observing it.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Riefenstahl’s film made an indelible cinematic impact, influencing the direction and editing of films to this day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Identifying the influencing forces that affect consumer decisions is a key issue in anticipating preferences and consequently programming products and services that comply with earlier choices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Tasul later helped researchers understand how climate change is influencing the diets of wild polar bears and assisted with testing tracking equipment by wearing a specialized collar that helped improve the accuracy of devices used on wild populations.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influencing
Noun
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There’s an ever present sense of the air moving, seen in the grass swaying and the smoke drifting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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While Kesteloo is used to traveling at sea, the rocking and swaying of the boat might affect you differently.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the Lake County website, the auditor oversees ledgers and records affecting county funds, and oversees duties related to the assessment of property and levy and collection of property taxes, among other roles.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shailene Woodley’s Paradise character Annie may have memorized every nook and cranny of Elvis Presley’s Memphis estate Graceland, but the actress herself hasn’t made the pilgrimage there in the wake of her affecting performance in the show’s second season.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Knowing how to drive is the prompting.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Recently, her kids, ages 11 and 15, participated in a school walkout in protest of ICE without any prompting from her.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Denver Post business team would like to hear your perspective on how AI is impacting the workforce in Colorado.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The outage spanned from the Presidio to the Great Meadow Park area in the Marina District, impacting homes and businesses north of Lombard Street.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Judge Jeffrey Clymer sentenced McCoy to 5 years on the child seduction charge, but suspended 3 1/2 years to be served on probation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trust your powers of seduction.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After beginning the season out of the rotation, 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,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rivera was able to complete 10 out of the 14 exercises without quitting, impressing the Father Stu star.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In September 2025, Akin Gump entered into a lobbying contract with United Solar Polysilicon to represent its interests on trade policy, according to a March 31 disclosure.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kempthorne held his positions as president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers, which involved lobbying before Congress, for eight years before exiting in 2018.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Influencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influencing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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