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as in reassured
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as in supported
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as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a pep talk that encouraged the team to get out there and win
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as in promoted
to help the growth or development of
asserted that the government should be encouraging small businesses, not smothering them with regulations
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as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the movie's cheap special effects will not encourage audiences to sit on the edge of their seats but to roll in the aisles with laughter
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as in urged
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the pastor continues to encourage the couple to work out their problems in hopes of saving their marriage
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Recent Examples of encouraged
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Folks are also encouraged to stay informed about evolving weather conditions and changes to the forecast.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Even in offices where time off is technically encouraged, employees may feel pressure to match coworkers who rarely take breaks.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Anyone with additional information related to the case is still encouraged to contact the PCSO.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
While seeking money in some communications to its members, Betar encouraged violence in others, the attorney general found.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Families are free to sit wherever space is available but are strongly encouraged to set up shop in our new Family-Friendly Fun Zone, conveniently located at the Sandcastle Playground, seventeen blocks away.
—Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
That means all in attendance are heavily encouraged to be respectful.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
OpenAI has faced multiple wrongful death lawsuits this year, alleging ChatGPT encouraged users’ delusions, and claiming conversations with the bot were linked to some users’ suicides.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Though it’s not required, candidates are encouraged to fill out job applications online before attending the Thunder Valley Casino job fairs.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
And while the wooden chairs in the breakfast nook were lovingly worn-in, the uprights in the dining room hardly encouraged lingering.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Students who experienced direct damage related to this incident are encouraged to complete the Student of Concern form.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
To that end, people at a recent screening of the 26-minute film were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support The Center for Food Equity in Medicine in exchange for the chance to see the documentary at the Homewood Science Center.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The flyers, which were distributed in different places, including her home in North Hollywood, encouraged men to contact her.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Consumers who have been impacted are encouraged to contact their point of sale to start a reimbursement process.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Though normal operations are likely to resume for most passengers, travelers are still encouraged to monitor their flight status.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Folks are also encouraged to stay informed about evolving weather conditions and changes to the forecast.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Even in offices where time off is technically encouraged, employees may feel pressure to match coworkers who rarely take breaks.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Anyone with additional information related to the case is still encouraged to contact the PCSO.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
While seeking money in some communications to its members, Betar encouraged violence in others, the attorney general found.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Families are free to sit wherever space is available but are strongly encouraged to set up shop in our new Family-Friendly Fun Zone, conveniently located at the Sandcastle Playground, seventeen blocks away.
—Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
That means all in attendance are heavily encouraged to be respectful.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
OpenAI has faced multiple wrongful death lawsuits this year, alleging ChatGPT encouraged users’ delusions, and claiming conversations with the bot were linked to some users’ suicides.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Still, the paper has been encouraged by early signs from its first week.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Though it’s not required, candidates are encouraged to fill out job applications online before attending the Thunder Valley Casino job fairs.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
And while the wooden chairs in the breakfast nook were lovingly worn-in, the uprights in the dining room hardly encouraged lingering.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Students who experienced direct damage related to this incident are encouraged to complete the Student of Concern form.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
To that end, people at a recent screening of the 26-minute film were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support The Center for Food Equity in Medicine in exchange for the chance to see the documentary at the Homewood Science Center.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The flyers, which were distributed in different places, including her home in North Hollywood, encouraged men to contact her.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Consumers who have been impacted are encouraged to contact their point of sale to start a reimbursement process.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraged
Adjective
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Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.—
Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Not to be outdone by a property clearly inspired by George Lucas' space opera, LucasArts launched its own ambitious (and wildly successful) series of space sims.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The designer painted the serpent mural that gave the residence its name, and the artwork directly inspired the necklace included in this package.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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Slowik, senior passing game coordinator last season, was with Tagovailoa through his struggles of the 2025 season, and he has now been promoted to coordinate the offense in 2026 under new coach Jeff Hafley.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Emily Longeretta has been promoted to director of features for Variety’s Focus editorial department.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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News of the deployment of ICE agents has provoked a backlash in Italy.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The troop deployments have provoked legal challenges from local leaders, and some have been successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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His statements come after Trump moved to cut oil supply to the country and urged Cuban leaders to strike a deal, following the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That film, which starred Stanfield alongside Tessa Thompson, established Riley as a filmmaker unafraid to blend satire with surreal, often dissonant ideas.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After the patient types in a description of the symptoms or problem, the AI tool sends a doctor a suggested diagnosis and treatment plan.—
Martha Bebinger,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other key metrics include speed to market for new products, employee engagement, AI adoption, and whether new skills are being cultivated.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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