impinge
verb (used without object)
to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on orupon ).
impinging
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present participleof impinge.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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“Magnificent Seven” stocks are impinging on investors’ returns, according to Citigroup — and it’s triggered the fourth-worst day for momentum stocks in 22 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
However, to allow the declaration element of Massa's case to proceed "comes too close in my view to impinging on the right of the FIA to govern its own affairs", the judge said.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
"I don't think that's impinging on anybody's First Amendment rights to protect my staff."
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2023
Initially, Whitcomb wrestled with doubts that her basketball demands were impinging on her duties as a new mom.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023
The stream of high-speed electrons impinging upon the energy beam fluoresced into ultra-spicules of intense light.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
