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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
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
New Yorkers who have not yet received a seasonal flu shot are still encouraged to do so, with experts saying vaccination can offer protection even later in the season.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Those affected are encouraged to keep all receipts and repair records.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Another young woman said she was encouraged to recruit from her office.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Soon afterward, the White House encouraged a revolt by senior Venezuelan military leaders and other government officials—a hapless, underplanned effort that quickly fell apart.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
After graduating from law school, Broder opened a practice as a criminal defense attorney and was likely going to stay on that path had his father not pushed him to go into entertainment and encouraged him to apply for a BA job at Fox, which Broder did and got it.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
New Yorkers who have not yet received a seasonal flu shot are still encouraged to do so, with experts saying vaccination can offer protection even later in the season.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
But Flint encouraged people to attend the commissioners’ court meeting and speak against the Comanche Circle proposal.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Those affected are encouraged to keep all receipts and repair records.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Another young woman said she was encouraged to recruit from her office.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Soon afterward, the White House encouraged a revolt by senior Venezuelan military leaders and other government officials—a hapless, underplanned effort that quickly fell apart.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
After graduating from law school, Broder opened a practice as a criminal defense attorney and was likely going to stay on that path had his father not pushed him to go into entertainment and encouraged him to apply for a BA job at Fox, which Broder did and got it.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
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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Durden has been inspired by the opportunity granted to him by Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The short Adam made really is what stole my heart and inspired me to want to be involved as an actor and producer.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The album is being promoted as a project that reflects the members' experiences during their break and their return to group activities.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nichols, meanwhile, joined CapitalG in 2018 as an associate and was promoted to partner just two years ago.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Throughout history, disruptive technologies have often provoked violent backlashes.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The suffering is provoked from people who are suffering.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rush urged her colleagues to be vigilant after the shooting.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Several legislators urged the University to terminate Cooper, and the university refused.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Governments secure in their legitimacy and unafraid of the truth do not need to silence their citizens.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kiki Rice has always been mild-mannered in front of the media, unafraid to honestly analyze what has and hasn’t worked in her first three years as a Bruin.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
17 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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Antoine’s advancements in the propagation of pecan trees that produced high-quality pecans of reproducible form, then, resulted in these nuts being cultivated as a cash crop that could be mass produced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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It was founded 400 years ago by Carthusian monks, who cultivated what became known as the best vineyard in Valencia.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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