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
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
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
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
This cooling shifts atmospheric circulation, influencing weather around the globe.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
El Niño has significant effects on weather patterns beyond influencing hurricane formation.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The business then committed to influencing its partners to decarbonize their finances.
—Monique Johnson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
After his conviction, Murdaugh's legal team filed an appeal, accusing Hill of improperly influencing the jurors who convicted him.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The gift is also a stark departure from how the Dells and other tech philanthropists often support charitable causes, according to Tompkins-Stange, who focuses on the role of wealth, power and philanthropy in influencing public policy.
—Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Climate change is heavily influencing heat waves such as the one seen at Roland Garros this week.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
While DSOs are generally barred from directly influencing medical decisions, several states have brought lawsuits citing a corporate culture that pressures dentists to maximize profit.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Noun
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
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
Verb
Evans said power limitations are already influencing economic development decisions.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
This cooling shifts atmospheric circulation, influencing weather around the globe.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
El Niño has significant effects on weather patterns beyond influencing hurricane formation.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The business then committed to influencing its partners to decarbonize their finances.
—Monique Johnson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
After his conviction, Murdaugh's legal team filed an appeal, accusing Hill of improperly influencing the jurors who convicted him.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The gift is also a stark departure from how the Dells and other tech philanthropists often support charitable causes, according to Tompkins-Stange, who focuses on the role of wealth, power and philanthropy in influencing public policy.
—Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Climate change is heavily influencing heat waves such as the one seen at Roland Garros this week.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
While DSOs are generally barred from directly influencing medical decisions, several states have brought lawsuits citing a corporate culture that pressures dentists to maximize profit.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 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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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
Noun
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These followers, or individuals who react or respond to the prompting of opinion leaders, may not necessarily qualify as opinion leaders themselves.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Knowing how to drive is the prompting.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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The Austrian artist Valie Export, who died last week, at the age of eighty-five, saw the female body as a site of both seduction and opposition.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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In a world that often feels increasingly bleak and politically exhausted, there’s comfort in leaning into softness, seduction, and fantasy, and in letting your wardrobe reflect that desire too.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The resulting look will come off as effortless and casual, but distinctly elevated—perfect for impressing a date.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
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Carson Benge went 2-for-2 with two RBI, impressing in his at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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After years of lobbying, cajoling – virtually pleading – state lawmakers back in 2024 finally granted the state Lottery an online presence.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The secretary of state plays a central role in administering statewide elections, providing voters with information about ballot measures and statewide candidates as well as overseeing campaign financing and lobbying activity.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Influencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influencing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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