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The earliest known use of influence in English referred to a flowing power coming from what?

influence

[in-floo-uhns] / ˈɪn flu əns /




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What are other ways to say influence? Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. 

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Somehow, this protein appeared to influence the body's ability to use energy, store fat, and sustain physical activity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

As Jupiter rapidly increased in mass, its immense gravitational influence began reshaping the distribution of material throughout the disk.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The two were part of an FBI task force on foreign influence in U.S. elections that was set up after Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential race.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

McKinney insists campaign support won’t influence his decision-making in office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Spanish influence in the Philippines is evident in the country’s language, religious practices, surnames, and culture.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Her first album, “Los Ángeles,” became an avant-garde take on the centuries-old tradition, featuring influences of pop and rock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, the scientists are expanding their approach to investigate spin defects in silicon, as well as materials used in energy technologies where internal conversion influences how energy is transferred or lost.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make their mark on the country's growing fine-dining sector.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

A cooperative CEO likely influences firm performance because he or she “can mobilize expertise and navigate complex organizations,” says Cai.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Kids need guidance from their parents, but their parents have no idea what influences their children are facing in their new world.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

The coastal flooding in the next few days is expected to be different than earlier rounds, which were heavily influenced by powerful swells from the remnants of hurricanes Marie and Rachel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

His children say I influenced him to do so.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

They are constantly influenced by gravity, stellar explosions, black holes, and interactions with neighboring systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

According to Ms. Murck, who met me for a walk-through, when it came to the selection process the curators “went to our strengths and to the China Institute Gallery exhibitions that influenced our scholarship.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Animal behaviour is also influenced by environmental factors and individual quirks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

National Council for Voluntary Organisations' chief influencing officer Leigh Brimicombe said the current financial climate was "tough" for charity organisations.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Elevated shipping costs are also influencing oil-price forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Costume designers have long been overlooked for the importance of their work in creating and influencing mainstream contemporary fashion,” fellow fashion designer Tom Ford told The Times in a 2019 email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Even as the light beam changes shape while traveling, its topological structure remains, influencing how different regions of the beam evolve.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Piper looked up at the clouds and wondered if her mother, Aphrodite, was somehow influencing him.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan


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