IMPETUSES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

impetuses

noun

plural of impetus

as in incentives

something that arouses action or activity the reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery

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Recent Examples of impetuses One of the main impetuses for this is that newer planes are flying further, which means airline routes are getting longer. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2025

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Noun

However, domestic flights remain limited, expensive and unpredictable, while ferry services are irregular and the maritime sector struggles with aging fleets and weak incentives to improve.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
As far as the actual economic incentives, the cost of living is much lower over there.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

Mapping out what the story beats are, what the motivations are, and what the action is doing to Peter, that was a big part of what kept me up at night.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
In fact, this is where our motivations become personal and perhaps even slightly irritating, especially if repressed emotions or sensitivities rise to the surface.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivations

Noun

Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.

— Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of encouragements

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