as in elicits
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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The viewer might wonder if the scene of Anna interacting with neighbor James (Shane Harper) and his drinking buddies, who are hanging out on lawn chairs in the drive, elicits more anxiety for her safety than the director intended.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026 -
The president says banks should cap credit card interest at 10% for a year — an idea that elicits some applause from borrowers and a lot of consternation from finance companies.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
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But the composer also makes great use of the saxophone, which playfully dances through melodies that transport the viewer back to the swinging '60s and evokes the spirit of Henry Mancini.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Foldberg leaned into the body horror, with a transformation that evokes comparisons with Italian giallo films.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Through his eloquence and relentless drive, Jackson didn’t just keep hope alive for himself; his dream of a vibrant, multiracial America still inspires millions of Americans today.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Educes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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