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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help
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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles
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as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed
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as in reminder
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Recent Examples of prompt
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
There’s a row of disco balls and a fake tree littered with sticky notes responding to a prompt about your favorite movies and books.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The mass firings come just two months after the CDC experienced a mass exodus of top officials from the agency, who said they were prompted to resign in August after Kennedy sidelined officials and ignored scientific research and protocols since he was assigned to his role to lead the department.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the sensors, which undergo rigorous shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and prompt X-ray testing to survive launch and the harsh space environment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In the viral interview, Polidoro repeated her question after a prompt from Roberts, 57, as Garfield, 42, gave an uncomfortable laugh.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
There’s a row of disco balls and a fake tree littered with sticky notes responding to a prompt about your favorite movies and books.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Something about all that quiet prompted me to meditate—nothing formal, just 10 minutes alone in the hush.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The mass firings come just two months after the CDC experienced a mass exodus of top officials from the agency, who said they were prompted to resign in August after Kennedy sidelined officials and ignored scientific research and protocols since he was assigned to his role to lead the department.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Even after numerous prompt adjustments and desperate rephrasings, that feeling of the previous weeks’ intimate interactions refused to return.
—Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the sensors, which undergo rigorous shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and prompt X-ray testing to survive launch and the harsh space environment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
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Nicola Lewis, director of the Worldwide Influenza Centre at the Francis Crick Institute in London, warned last year that the next global pandemic could be caused by the flu.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most worrisome, studies had already suggested that the chemical caused serious harm to people and lab animals.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taylor claimed Martz urged her to join them in the cockpit to get the best view.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ellison's office's lack of substantive response to the ultimatum comes despite the fact that hundreds of Minnesota school board members penned an open letter urging the state to comply with Trump and change its policies to keep males out of girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But she’s batted against by her own clients — including Danielle Macdonald, who is terminally afraid of accidentally killing her own newborn child — and the medical administration hovering around her daughter, demanding immediate improvements or else.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beyond just the basic immediate subsistence, can Gaza survive?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, a question about how much remaining personal time off an employee has gets a quick response without having to open a case with HR.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Audio is fine for quick answers, while the slim design looks good in a hallway.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After leading a blue-collar training camp and issuing regular reminders to play hard, Sturm’s message has rapidly gone viral within the room.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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At a minimum, expect a memo to be issued — as soon as tomorrow — to all teams with a clear reminder that no one should approach or enter the blue tent during an evaluation.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beyond offering incentives to refer platforms to others, emerging apps have also created ways to bet alongside friends, setting up leaderboards and teams of other users.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The emergence of this online community helped fuel menopause’s stunningly swift, some might say, takeover of the culture.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Firing him after just one season would be a bit of a surprise, but the Tar Heels may feel the need to make a swift decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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