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present participle of encourage
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Recent Examples of encouraging
Adjective
The encouraging part for the Lakers was that all of those things are under their control and will be relevant regardless of who their opponent is. Khobi Price, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025 Dell Technologies also recently provided an encouraging data point on the acceleration of AI infrastructure spending. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Club maintained its buy-equivalent 1 rating, though, encouraging members to buy shares the following session. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025 From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, these vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for encouraging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraging
Adjective
  • More promising still is Dell’s use of Salesforce’s AI agents to automate parts of its supply chain, including onboarding new suppliers, which has cut its average onboarding time from months to days.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • While the New York Giants haven't played well over the past few years, there have been some promising signs over the past few weeks.
    Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Make the hearty and comforting flavors of taco soup a bit more rich with this creamy taco soup recipe.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Dishes like wild halibut with Jimmy Nardello peppers and spaghetti with squash and spinach feel nourishing and comforting, but never boring.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Rutgers-Eagleton’s mid-October survey mirrored that trend, finding 42 percent of voters viewed Sherrill favorably and 45 percent unfavorably, while Ciattarelli’s numbers were 41 percent favorable and 47 percent unfavorable.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Pics such as Gladiator and series including Game of Thrones have shot there, taking advantage of the favorable tax rebate system and production hubs.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Antarctica is one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet, and an expedition cruise is a fantastic way to experience it.
    Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But every year there’s a different theme inspiring the fantasy football teams.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This tender, wry and thought-provoking story offers a different perspective on looking for love, regret and the ‘what if’ of it all.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Skims is no stranger to bold and thought-provoking products, having previously caused a stir with its controversial line of face wraps.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Porat closed by urging leaders to really dig in and reimagine what’s possible in their own organizations.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Now, children laugh and study in the open-air structure, boasting candy-bright paint.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraging. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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