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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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped seal Philadelphia’s win on the final drive by converting a third-and-3 with a scramble up the middle, eliciting cheers from the crowd for the reigning Super Bowl MVP.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The hosts’ artificial fascination wasn’t quite capable of eliciting my own.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Carpenter is plainly a student of Parton’s, evoking her pinup styling (voluminous hair, big red lips), her persona (sharp with a knowing wink), and her voice, which is rich and husky and accompanied by a country lilt.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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Last fall, in an upgrade of the university’s 86-year-old Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn unveiled three new premium seating options for its football games, including the Locker Room Club, a space evoking the Tidwell era beneath the stadium bowl with a capacity of about 350 fans.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Educing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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