compulsions

plural of compulsion

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Recent Examples of compulsions Castro’s talent lies in meticulously creating a realistic—and entertaining—portrait of one man’s compulsions, bringing individual texture to a curious social phenomenon. Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025 Political compulsions could lead to measures that expand the country's fiscal deficit, further raising borrowing costs. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 The fact is, many of us will have sudden urges and compulsions today. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsions
Noun
  • Algorithmic Literacy requires genuine technical comprehension of AI capabilities, constraints, and ethical implications.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Wharton's Thomas Winberry explains how financial constraints can delay innovation and long-term growth for firms, as well as the economy.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This week, the Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates, responding to a slowing labor market that’s outweighed the risk of inflationary price pressures.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Compulsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsions. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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