impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
are impacting
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present progressiveof impact.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Character.ai has been among AI companies that have faced more scrutiny over how chatbots are impacting young people’s mental health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Some of that correlation is that the same factors, like the Iranian conflict and the artificial-intelligence build-out, are impacting multiple economies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Supply and manpower constraints stemming from the pandemic, alongside competition for materials and talent from the defense sector are impacting new aircraft deliveries, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The dramatic events in the Straits of Hormuz and elsewhere are impacting the choices people are making about energy consumption.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
AI concerns and rising memory costs are impacting the videogame industry, with Sony raising PlayStation 5 prices by $100 to $150.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
