impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
impacting
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present participleof impact.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Kris Marszalek, chief executive of Crypto.com, said single-stock perpetual futures are already impacting U.S. markets but trade overseas on unregulated venues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
This restriction is impacting her upcoming Wyoming and Montana shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
British Airways said it was forced to cancel or divert more than 100 flights, impacting tens of thousands of its customers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Climate change is also impacting the situation as drying soil conditions increases bursts over the summer periods," it added.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
There is another insidious way in which the power of our devices to capture attention could be impacting daily life.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
