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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For many Gen Z voters like Blankley, affordability issues impacting both daily quality of life and long-term goals have risen to the top of their list of concerns heading into midterm elections.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
An Apple spokesman said the company was aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units and encouraged impacted customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“She’s had a firsthand account into some of the way that the immigration raids are directly impacting our students,” Pérez said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
In May, Meta laid off around 10 percent of its global workforce, impacting around 8,000 employees.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Along the way, we'd work to hold the business community accountable for its decision making around issues impacting children's health.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
