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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
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as in comforting
making one feel good inside
the encouraging story of a young girl who overcame great social and physical obstacles to become an outstanding athlete
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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
we're off to an encouraging start on this project
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as in inspiring
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 promoting
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 provoking
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 urging
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 encouraging
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The comments below were peppered with encouraging responses from fans in multiple languages.
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Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Business Insider recent reported that managers are being placed on the front lines of driving AI adoption, including monitoring dashboards, flagging low usage and encouraging employees to use AI tools more actively.
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Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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The comments were encouraging and helpful.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The comments below were peppered with encouraging responses from fans in multiple languages.
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Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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Eco effort All Sandals resorts participate in the EarthCheck program to ensure a culture of green thinking through energy-saving practices such as turning off inactive appliances and encouraging guests to reuse towels.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Business Insider recent reported that managers are being placed on the front lines of driving AI adoption, including monitoring dashboards, flagging low usage and encouraging employees to use AI tools more actively.
—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraging
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Yimvert Berroteran, a promising young talent, was among the hundreds of people who died, the Venezuelan national team and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said Friday.
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The most promising thing about Japan’s approach, ahead of their meeting with Brazil, is that the Selecao’s clear position of weakness is at full-back.
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Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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That combination of clear skies, dry air and terrain can produce dramatic overnight lows in the 20s and 30s — and in especially favorable setups, even colder readings in localized spots like the one near Kirk, Oregon.
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Similarly, Sullivan and Hafley appear to have favorable view about Rodriguez’s ability to wear the green dot.
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As leaders, our role is to invest the lessons of the past into what will be, inspiring history-minded citizens everywhere.
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Just having around a 13-year former MLB pitcher should be inspiring to players next season.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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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.
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Experts don’t fully agree on how helpful a low-histamine diet—which limits histamine-provoking foods—is for systemic mastocytosis.
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Your 10th House of Career and Status receives Jupiter, urging long-range vision and public progress that grows through structure.
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City officials are urging residents to take the heat seriously.
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But plenty of these bright red and crisp white shirts belong to Panama fans.
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The prospects for Chip’s Seeds continue to be bright, too.
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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraging. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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