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affecting

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


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In real experiments, however, the value shifts slightly because other particles briefly appear and disappear in empty space, subtly affecting the muon's behavior.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

I would read his autobiography all the time and his whole thing was affecting the music, affecting the listener, really approaching it to challenge the listener as well as challenging yourself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Aphasia is a condition that makes it difficult to communicate, affecting speaking, reading and writing, and often follows a stroke or brain injury.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

One of the oddest and most affecting pieces in the choral repertory is coming to Cincinnati’s May Festival on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“You did something hateful. And you kept on doing it even after you saw how it was affecting people.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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