elicited

past tense of elicit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of elicited Though the White House has gone through many renovations over the years, the ballroom project has elicited concerns from architectural societies. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 Oct. 2025 Vincho also elicited fantastic performances from her entire cast, complemented by stunning cinematography throughout. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025 The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship. Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025 The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship. Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 So, what was the twist that elicited all these waterworks? Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025 Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025 For the Reds, who have not participated in the postseason after a 162-game season since 2013, the postseason berth elicited joy. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
Verb
  • Jessica Stam Former Victoria’s Secret runway model Jessica Stam evoked her love for the brand and this year’s Angels on Wednesday night with messy waves down to her chest.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
    Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to shop more green pants, red pants, and burgundy pants inspired by celebrities below.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • During the dinner, held in the sprawling showroom and, inspired by autumn, decked out with long tables filled with small pine trees that will be replanted, backstage videos of the two legendary actors were projected on a screen.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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