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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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as in reassured
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as in supported
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Recent Examples of encouraged
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Wearing costumes is highly encouraged, but attendees are asked to keep costumes fun and appropriate for the setting.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
When asked about accusations that the chant encouraged antisemitism, Vylan rejected any link.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Riders are encouraged but not required to wear a helmet.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Costumes are highly encouraged, as runners will take a scenic route along the Mississippi River on West River Road and across the Stone Arch Bridge.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
That made the market feel encouraged about 2026.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
While leaving houseplant foliage wet after watering is not encouraged, watering the soil midday will not cause leaf scorch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Fujie also published a newsletter arguing that the encouraged phone limitation was not based on scientific evidence and disregarded the rights of children and young residents.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Electric telegraph lines and railroads encouraged and were encouraged by a new age of imperial expansion, commodity extraction, industrialization, urban growth, global migration, rising population, and scientific development, among other things.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
His teammates encouraged Peterson to keep up the good work.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Drivers were encouraged to detour on state routes 177 and 77 through Winkelman, which will add 75 miles to the trip, or schedule travel around the closure periods, according to ADOT.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The public is encouraged to come out and make their final creations as soon as possible before the machines, which are situated around the zoo, are removed the first week in November (or while supplies last).
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Judge Mark Pittman, in a sharply ironic four-page order on Thursday, encouraged the companies to relocate their headquarters to Fort Worth, given their preference for the antitrust lawsuit to be heard there.
—Dan Mangan,josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Children ages 6 months through 4 years, people who are immunocompromised or on certain medications, pregnant people and those who work in health care settings or live in nursing homes are also highly encouraged to receive the vaccine as soon as possible.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Wearing costumes is highly encouraged, but attendees are asked to keep costumes fun and appropriate for the setting.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
When asked about accusations that the chant encouraged antisemitism, Vylan rejected any link.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Riders are encouraged but not required to wear a helmet.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Costumes are highly encouraged, as runners will take a scenic route along the Mississippi River on West River Road and across the Stone Arch Bridge.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
That made the market feel encouraged about 2026.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
While leaving houseplant foliage wet after watering is not encouraged, watering the soil midday will not cause leaf scorch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Fujie also published a newsletter arguing that the encouraged phone limitation was not based on scientific evidence and disregarded the rights of children and young residents.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Maintaining positive ties with South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung would continue the lattice-like foreign policy encouraged by Washington, one that favors multilateral cooperation among like-minded nations over bilateral dependence.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Electric telegraph lines and railroads encouraged and were encouraged by a new age of imperial expansion, commodity extraction, industrialization, urban growth, global migration, rising population, and scientific development, among other things.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
His teammates encouraged Peterson to keep up the good work.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Drivers were encouraged to detour on state routes 177 and 77 through Winkelman, which will add 75 miles to the trip, or schedule travel around the closure periods, according to ADOT.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The public is encouraged to come out and make their final creations as soon as possible before the machines, which are situated around the zoo, are removed the first week in November (or while supplies last).
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Judge Mark Pittman, in a sharply ironic four-page order on Thursday, encouraged the companies to relocate their headquarters to Fort Worth, given their preference for the antitrust lawsuit to be heard there.
—Dan Mangan,josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraged
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Below, shop pieces inspired by Napier’s seasonal recommendations from Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, and more.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The color palette was inspired by the season’s depth, per the brand’s description, gravitating toward designs and silhouettes that merged modernity and timelessness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to Bloomberg, Binance wrote the basic code to power World Liberty’s stablecoin, USD1, and has promoted the coin to its 280 million users around the globe.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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White can’t be listed as an emergency third QB on Sunday unless he is promoted to the 53-man roster.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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The operation involved dozens of federal agents and provoked protests from bystanders, the Associated Press reported.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Not retaining his services would have provoked outrage.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding this incident was urged to contact the Chandler Police Department at 480-782-4130.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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House Democrats have urged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to provide funding for November SNAP benefits, noting the department can use the program's contingency fund and transfer other dollars to support the program through next month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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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And while almonds have been cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean and Middle East, almond butter is a relatively modern creation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Over the past 15 years Klingberg has cultivated authentic relationships with brands and customers; kept an eye on spending and remained 100 percent in control of the business.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Puzzle and activity feeders mimic natural hunting behavior and keep cats mentally stimulated.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The team also hopes to explore whether microscopic scaffolds can guide human cell growth and if the body can be stimulated to complete tissue regeneration once printing begins.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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High financing costs, a wobbly economy, flat rents and overbuilding in certain markets nudged many other developers to cancel or delay rental projects.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Julian and Penelope nudged me for a response in unison.—
Sofía Pereda,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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