as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy
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Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed his administration’s five-year plan to tackle homelessness amid another personnel flap that has elicited pushback from one of the city’s nonprofit partners on housing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Hegseth's remarks elicited mixed reaction online.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The past four years of UNC basketball, though, have evoked varying shades of disappointment.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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After visiting the museum, contemporary ceramicists working in the area created new pieces inspired by the forms and stories of these ancient works.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tsuyoshi Tahara founded the inaugural race in 2010 in Kyotanabe city, Kyoto prefecture – inspired by a childhood teacher who once scolded him for playing with an office chair.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Educed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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