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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
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Singers are not really encouraged to have that kind of discretion.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The road with its bridge encouraged immigration, and Irish workers flooded into England to build canals and roads.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Americans in southeast Turkey are strongly encouraged to depart now, the advisory said.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Action Eye News Live Animal services said walk-ins are welcome and encouraged, so staff can help.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe's encouraged customers to discard or return the items for a full refund.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That keeps us encouraged about the long-term opportunity once the online dynamic is fully played out.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
District officials had offered a $100 reward for information leading to those responsible and encouraged tipsters to use a website or to call 844-714-1490.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Imagine my mother’s surprise when my grandfather had encouraged her to turn up at the address on the card the next day.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The event is free, but registration is encouraged.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Charlette Mobley attended with her daughter who encouraged her to come to event.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Officials encouraged people attending the parade to plan ahead for road closures and crowded public transit as the neighborhood fills with spectators throughout the day.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Slusser alleged Kress is the one who encouraged her to live in that apartment.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
As was the case with Dowman, Arteta will be encouraged by the personality Salmon showed in certain moments.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
This is where it is strategically allowed, even encouraged.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Singers are not really encouraged to have that kind of discretion.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The road with its bridge encouraged immigration, and Irish workers flooded into England to build canals and roads.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Americans in southeast Turkey are strongly encouraged to depart now, the advisory said.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Action Eye News Live Animal services said walk-ins are welcome and encouraged, so staff can help.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe's encouraged customers to discard or return the items for a full refund.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That keeps us encouraged about the long-term opportunity once the online dynamic is fully played out.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
District officials had offered a $100 reward for information leading to those responsible and encouraged tipsters to use a website or to call 844-714-1490.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Imagine my mother’s surprise when my grandfather had encouraged her to turn up at the address on the card the next day.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The event is free, but registration is encouraged.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Charlette Mobley attended with her daughter who encouraged her to come to event.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Officials encouraged people attending the parade to plan ahead for road closures and crowded public transit as the neighborhood fills with spectators throughout the day.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Slusser alleged Kress is the one who encouraged her to live in that apartment.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
As was the case with Dowman, Arteta will be encouraged by the personality Salmon showed in certain moments.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 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
Verb
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Is there a more apt word than ‘inspired’?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Leafing through last year’s Oscar issue, Homer French was inspired enough to paint an Oscar lying among the King Clone creosote, an 11,700-year-old plant considered one of the oldest living organisms on Earth.—
Michael Slenske,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The lone spark from the hosts was Ross Johnston’s decisive fight win against Tyler Tucker, though Johnston was assessed a major penalty for boarding on the hit that provoked the conflict.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Twenty-nine were classified as provoked, including incidents involving fishing, handling sharks or attempting to touch them.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Police Department urged drivers in the area to take alternate routes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stanton opposed it, and urged the group to hold out for a universal-suffrage law, though no such amendment was forthcoming.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Chelsea’s players were completely unafraid to venture into unfamiliar areas of the pitch to make sure PSG generated no easy advantages with their movement, and their combination of aggression and flexibility flummoxed Luis Enrique’s team.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Together, both iterations underscore Jorge’s evolution as a designer who is unafraid to strip back ornamentation—and let form, material, and meaning speak for themselves.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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London — So far, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hasn't been linked to any suggested wrongdoing revealed by the Epstein files.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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The metamorphosis — cultivated by the city and fueled by developers — is bringing dramatic change to the Pompano skyline, generating buzz locally and beyond.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Stanton cultivated a group of women-abolitionist friends, first at her and Henry’s home, in Boston, and then at a house that her father gave her along the new Erie Canal, in the western New York town of Seneca Falls.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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