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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
Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
You’re encouraged to define your ideal salary range before the conversation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Anyone with additional questions is encouraged to call Kroll's restructuring hotline at 844-712-2239 or 646-863-7121 for international claims.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Enneagram Test Before meeting, clients are encouraged to complete two versions of the personality evaluation that identifies nine archetypes based on motivations, desires and fears.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Drivers are encouraged to look for alternate routes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Dion encouraged Smith to sing along to the Titanic theme.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Instead, utilizing LLMs that can collate large sources of information, including learning from peer entities to eliminate any failures to understand business models and conduct whole-scale testing, should be encouraged as a preventative measure.
—William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
You’re encouraged to define your ideal salary range before the conversation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Anyone with additional questions is encouraged to call Kroll's restructuring hotline at 844-712-2239 or 646-863-7121 for international claims.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Enneagram Test Before meeting, clients are encouraged to complete two versions of the personality evaluation that identifies nine archetypes based on motivations, desires and fears.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Drivers are encouraged to look for alternate routes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Dion encouraged Smith to sing along to the Titanic theme.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Instead, utilizing LLMs that can collate large sources of information, including learning from peer entities to eliminate any failures to understand business models and conduct whole-scale testing, should be encouraged as a preventative measure.
—William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraged
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Today, these islands are widely viewed as a natural living laboratory by scientists, particularly evolutionary biologists, ever since its finches inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution by means of natural selection.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Customers who have purchased this product are being urged to immediately return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund—with or without a receipt.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Braves unafraid of aggressive promotions The Braves have long been willing to bring up young players sooner than many anticipated, ranging from 19-year-old center fielder Andruw Jones in 1996 to 20-year-old pitchers Michael Soroka (2018) and AJ Smith-Shawver (2023).—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Hocevar is known on track for his aggressive driving style, unafraid to irritate his competitors.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the Brewers, in making the trade, were motivated by reasons other than savings, according to a club official briefed on their thinking.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Firsthand experience motivated Jamie to start this initiative.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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And perhaps more importantly, there are signs that the people of Gaza are starting to feel more emboldened to defy the terrorist group that has ruled the area with an iron grip for nearly 20 years.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 May 2025
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There is now a strict curfew in place to deal with the juveniles who have increasingly become more and more emboldened as a result of our weak Attorney General.—
Pilar Arias , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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