impacting

VERB

hit with force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jolt

STRONG

clash collide crash crush kick register smash strike

WEAK

bang into crack up smash up wrack up

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment lose praise

Example Sentences

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The thinner air also means the ball can move faster when crossed, impacting how matches play out tactically.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Morningstar analyst Luke Yang told MarketWatch that news of OpenAI’s IPO delay was the main factor impacting Oracle’s stock performance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

In the advanced technologies segment, Evonik is benefiting from supply-chain disruptions impacting its competitors in the Asia region, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

ASML’s shares are up 157% over 12 months, driven by AI demand, despite US restrictions impacting China sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Once Abel’s debts and his terrible business decisions started impacting my mother’s credit and her ability to support her sons, she wanted out.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah