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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
The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Passengers are also encouraged to leave flashlights, telescopes, and binoculars at home and to dress for the high desert nighttime chill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the occasional mutual love, progressives have argued that Sliwa has previously stoked racist fears and encouraged vigilante aggression.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Cash donations of any amount are also heavily encouraged to help pay for transportation costs.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Drivers and residents are strongly encouraged to monitor official NWS channels and local updates for any changes in advisory status or worsening weather conditions.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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
Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
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
Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
In filing the suit, the city was following the lead of Norma Nazario, who, in 2024, sued TikTok and Meta for the wrongful death of her fifteen-year-old son, Zackery, who died surfing, claiming that algorithms encouraged her son to become addicted to the act.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
Anyone who has seen Melodee or may have information about her whereabouts is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office or leave an anonymous tip.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
It was famed British actor Laurence Olivier who encouraged Hopkins to pursue mental health therapy and see a psychiatrist.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Other Inside Trader Joe’s podcast episodes have discussed many of the quirks of the beloved grocery store, like what the bells next to cash registered are for and whether employees are encouraged to flirt with customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Our garden partners, their caregivers and care staff are all encouraged to participate.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Passengers are also encouraged to leave flashlights, telescopes, and binoculars at home and to dress for the high desert nighttime chill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the occasional mutual love, progressives have argued that Sliwa has previously stoked racist fears and encouraged vigilante aggression.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Cash donations of any amount are also heavily encouraged to help pay for transportation costs.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Drivers and residents are strongly encouraged to monitor official NWS channels and local updates for any changes in advisory status or worsening weather conditions.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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
Verb
The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
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
Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
In filing the suit, the city was following the lead of Norma Nazario, who, in 2024, sued TikTok and Meta for the wrongful death of her fifteen-year-old son, Zackery, who died surfing, claiming that algorithms encouraged her son to become addicted to the act.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
Anyone who has seen Melodee or may have information about her whereabouts is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office or leave an anonymous tip.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
It was famed British actor Laurence Olivier who encouraged Hopkins to pursue mental health therapy and see a psychiatrist.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Other Inside Trader Joe’s podcast episodes have discussed many of the quirks of the beloved grocery store, like what the bells next to cash registered are for and whether employees are encouraged to flirt with customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 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
Verb
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Giammetti said the vitality and beauty of these women inspired him and Garavani immensely.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, this year's ad has provoked widespread criticism, with some even calling for a boycott of Sephora.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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These characters are so thin, their storylines so flimsy and their motives so underbaked that there’s no recognizable emotion underlying any of it, and thus no feeling to be provoked by watching it.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fans are urged to wear white at Ford Field.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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During that visit, then Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo urged Francis in unusually frank terms to take concrete action.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Originally from Puglia, Bowerman is unafraid to introduce global flavors into her Italian cooking, often drawing upon Asian influences.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cooper made a film that rejects the conventions of its genre, that is unafraid to be slow and patient in the telling of its narrative, and that wasn’t made to appeal to everyone immediately upon release.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Customers looking for suggested dates for military or international addresses should visit the USPS holiday shipping page.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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