1
as in moved
to set or keep in motion
gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Verb
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Featuring a spacious taproom and pleasant patio, Wildbloom Beer is a business of one, run by Devin Bush, who at 19 moved from Connecticut to the United Kingdom to study brewing and has been brewing and distilling for almost 20 years now.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
In 1877, John Woodward Jenkins moved with his family from Elburg, Illinois, to Leavenworth in search of musical opportunities.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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At some point in the near future, a government will likely be compelled to impose unpopular austerity measures and address the deficits in the pension system.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inclusion in the index typically provides a structural advantage to stocks, as passive funds and ETFs that track the benchmark are compelled to purchase shares.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Isn’t the same belief what drove Laura to speak to them?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Judge drove a full-count splitter from Casey Mize to right-center field, giving New York a 1-0 lead.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Syed was forced out this summer despite two decades of experience in counterterrorism and cyber operations.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The show also featured a number of first-time nominees and first-time winners like Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller, Hannah Einbinder, and Owen Cooper, all of whom were been forced to amend their moment in the spotlight to adhere to the joke.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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By harnessing powerful electromagnets, trains can be lifted and propelled without ever touching the track.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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GameStop's stock has surged 10% this week, propelled by strong quarterly results that exceeded expectations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Anyone with a relevant lead will connect the dots without feeling coerced.—
John Palinkas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Abusers and traffickers are exploiting this lack of oversight—leaving women coerced, deceived, and sometimes poisoned.—
Christa Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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As noted above, the $300 bonus offer is easily activated with a $5 bet on either game.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is activated by a dedicated button, and there's a regular brake pedal too for those who prefer not to drive this way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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That means the sheriff and chief probation officer are not obliged to implement its recommendations.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then they are obliged to follow all lines of enquiry and take action as appropriate.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Impelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impelled. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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