as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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Trump’s war has provoked a series of crises across the rest of Asia, which relies on energy imports from the Gulf.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Telling the story of their private meeting, royal wedding, and high-profile exit from the UK, the docuseries made headline news for weeks and provoked much upset among Harry’s extended family.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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Given the Hornets’ record attendance this season, prompt action is encouraged due to expected high demand.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This spring, he was encouraged by regaining strength and bat speed.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The discovery of rich copper deposits at Burra in 1845 induced a remarkable mining boom and stimulated rapid expansion.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Fired (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fired%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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