EDUCED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

educed

verb

past tense of educe

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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Sometimes the trends are even more hyper-specific, like last year’s Pucci summer, in which influencers elicited envy while on Euro trips trapezing around in their retro prints.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 30 July 2026
And the gentle, more continuous sounds of kayaking elicited little reaction, said Whitney Jones, who led and designed the study.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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In Monday’s 8-5 Detroit Tigers loss to the Orioles at Comerica Park, the moment that evoked the biggest cheers from the crowd had nothing to do with the stakes of the game.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Charlene, married to Grace’s son Prince Albert, evoked the late actress, oozing old Hollywood glamour.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026

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Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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