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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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
“Budget uncertainty will also start to creep in later this year, we think, impacting investment,” they added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The high cost of ownership is impacting tenants at all income levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
That triggered 50-percent US tariffs impacting some $20 billion worth of goods, from hockey sticks to cement, effective Saturday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Once Abel’s debts and his terrible business decisions started impacting my mother’s credit and her ability to support her sons, she wanted out.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
