impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
is impacting
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present progressiveof impact (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The high cost of ownership is impacting tenants at all income levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Bitcoin’s recent weakness is impacting proxy equities, with Strategy down 70% from its 52-week high and 20% for the week.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
I think we need to understand how that change is impacting not just us, but our fans and others.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Their Scouse charm warmed the hearts of seven million viewers and now the example set by Race Across the World winners Jo and Kush is impacting their former school.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
The direct, proximate, or necessary function of the hammer in normal operation is impacting.
From The Classification of Patents by United States Patent Office
