as in eliciting
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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Across town, a waiter in a crisp white jacket at Osteria Serafina is tossing bigoli pasta in a giant pecorino wheel, old style, eliciting the same reaction.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
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Perhaps his best pitch of the night was an 0-1 slider to Max Muncy in the sixth, eliciting a double play to end the inning after giving up two straight hits.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Shot in black and white with cinematic verve, the campaign video spot, filmed in Paris, spotlights gift ideas from designers like Roger Vivier, Akris, Giorgio Armani and more, with each selection evoking the holiday season.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stefani herself has a long history of evoking Japanese imagery throughout her career and toeing the line between appreciation and appropriation, typically leaning more towards the latter.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Educing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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