influence
noun
the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
influences
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pluralof influence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof influence (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
influencenounthe capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
Example Sentences
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Evidence of these many influences are clear to see in Swansea's game-model this season, with Vitor pulling together ideas from his time at FC Porto, Shandong Taishan and Liverpool.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
These two animal models allowed the team to examine whether the same biological mechanism influences muscle health across very different species.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
That duality—of shared and mutual influences despite distinctive differences—forms the exhibit’s core theme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
The 10-year Treasury yield, which influences rates on mortgage and auto loans, rose to 5.3 percent from 5.2 percent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
A holistic approach not only includes children’s cognitive development, but their musical environment and cultural influences.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
