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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Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025 -
This luxurious property sizzles with gracious elegance and impeccable service, eliciting over-the-top reviews from guests.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this Fixed Water sign, the sun pulls our awareness inward, evoking a desire for loyalty, intimacy and connection.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While the décor favors blinking neon signs and vintage photos evoking Michigan’s status as the Motor State, lush landscaping and shady groves lend a feeling of seclusion.—
Melanie Haiken,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Educing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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