influence
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Example Sentences
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Even so, nectar contains other compounds, such as nicotine and caffeine, that are known to influence animal behavior.
From Science Daily
Although most diabetes medications do not target the brain, this research shows that metformin has been influencing brain pathways all along.
From Science Daily
He conceived the social experiment based on a combination of his curiosity about people, the influence of “Lord of the Flies” and “Robinson Crusoe,” and his boarding school experience.
From Los Angeles Times
In one experiment, the researchers varied how many bees were present to see how audience size influenced performance.
From Science Daily
“Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end. Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who uses deception and manipulation to prey on others.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
