IMPETUS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

impetus

noun

ˈim-pə-təs

as in incentive

something that arouses action or activity the reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery

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Recent Examples of impetus The impetus for the meeting with Rogers and a willingness to get involved as a volunteer gave me a true sense of how democracy can work toward a better future for all of America. —

Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Couple that with the impetus to win now with Quinn Hughes in the fold, and there’s no way Bill Guerin, one of the boldest general managers in the NHL, is going to sit on his hands this summer. —

Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Flavor Profiles Yaupon's taste provides further impetus to expand your horizons. —

Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impetus

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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.

— Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026