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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C-suite quote: “It is impacting our third quarter wholesale, but I’m very optimistic,” Ford CEO Jim Farley told reporters Wednesday on the sidelines of a company event in Detroit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
This restriction is impacting her upcoming Wyoming and Montana shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The high cost of ownership is impacting tenants at all income levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 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
