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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“Changing consumer behavior may finally be impacting advertising revenue,” Luria added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Intel says the trends in the PC markets are impacting its total addressable market, with CFO David Zinsner projecting that the PC slowdown will continue at least through the first half of 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The notice also said the application had failed to demonstrate the planned rollercoaster testing depot could operate without negatively impacting its neighbours and the planned use had "potential to generate significant noise".
From BBC ● 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
“You’re wasting your limited time and energy hating Danny Devon. It is not impacting Danny Devon in the slightest. You’re only harming your soul and your happiness.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
