Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

affecting

[uh-fek-ting] / əˈfɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

However, today’s level of inflation seems to be affecting prices more than wages, says Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The compromised tank threatened to blow up, affecting adjacent tanks also containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate which could have caused a large-scale public safety emergency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency previously found early evidence of debanking by nine largest banks, affecting industries like oil and gas and firearms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They said communication and engagement on matters affecting the local environment was important.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Of course, the continents differ in innumerable environmental features affecting trajectories of human societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




Vocabulary lists containing affecting


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "affecting" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com