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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One of Kentucky’s best new-school distilleries, Bardstown Bourbon Company, has had a pretty rough year, but one of the main reasons has not elicited much sympathy.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.—
Stewart Ain,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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And a Cherry Blossom Sour with bourbon, sake and cherry herring liqueur evoked a classic Stone Fence cocktail, but one built with the faraway stones of the East.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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What a shame if our children’s children could not be inspired by the wonders of the night sky.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The killings inspired community concerns about security at the multistory complex in the Brownsville neighborhood, including what some said was a need for more security cameras.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Educed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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