influence
noun
the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
influencing
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present participleof influence.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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All these paths to influencing the Constitution are vital to our ability to function as a self-governing republic of equal citizens.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Alessi added that a brewing "super" El Nino in the equatorial Pacific could also be influencing the heat dome.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Van Herpen says her scientific-themed collection "is about those forces that are influencing us in daily life but that we don't know so much about".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It shifts warm ocean water across the tropical Pacific, influencing weather around the globe.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
Even the wealthiest men, influencing the far-off London exchanges and local commerce alike, provided no inspiration.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
