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verb

present participle of encourage
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of encouraging
Adjective
The preseason play wasn’t encouraging, and Canales’ decision to rest the starters in the exhibition finale looks even more puzzling in hindsight, especially after the offensive group produced three three-and-outs and one touchdown drive. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 That's encouraging to Tafoya, who served on the CBA committee for redevelopment at nearby Ball Arena. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The broader Mexican Independence Day celebrations will continue through September 16 and beyond, with community organizations monitoring federal activity while encouraging cultural participation. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025 The Shelby County Democractic Party has also posted a call to action on their website encouraging people to donate to the library to replace the books. Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for encouraging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraging
Adjective
  • If the Panthers were to regress, how could that be viewed as promising or successful?
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The procedure, known as xenotransplantation – transplanting organs, tissues or cells from one species to another – is seen as the most promising way to meet the need of patients waiting desperately for an organ to become available.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Pippa writes with such a comforting wit that her books are like a sweet treat in book format.
    Tessa Bailey, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This Netflix romance is as comforting as a bowl of creamy butternut squash soup.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • So, all in all, hair questions seem like a favorable thing.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Political stability, a favorable family-office regime, independent courts, and Mandarin fluency made Singapore a natural draw for China's super-rich.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The efficiency and immediacy of space medicine may well influence healthcare innovation far beyond orbit, inspiring systems that are faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • An outer wall of the exhibit includes commentary through the centuries from great poets and scholars about the awe-inspiring site.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • However, the president’s criticism of mail-in ballots could risk disrupting the inroads Republicans made with voters last cycle, with the party spending millions promoting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 election.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Follow Scheffler for destination stories, travel trends and thought-provoking conversations from the world of travel.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In late August, nine Republican House lawmakers sent a letter urging the DOJ to halt a cannabis rescheduling proposal.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Nevertheless, meteorologists are urging people to remain alert, as sea temperatures remain high and storms can still form well into October and even November.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Academy graduate Charlie Tasker is a bright prospect.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraging. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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