impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
has been impacting
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present perfect progressiveof impact (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But it has been impacting entertainment in ways that have become less subtle in recent years, especially on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2025
Environmentalists say that climate change has been impacting the region, causing extreme weather events and prolonged dry spells in both winter and summer.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
The family shared that it has been impacting his cognitive abilities.
From Fox News ● Apr. 1, 2022
There’s also a global run on semiconductor chips, which has been impacting everything from cars to video game stations.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2021
“The weather has been impacting fire behavior a lot,” said Alan Hickford, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Fairbanks.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2019
