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as in provoked
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours
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as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the demagogue's fiery rant incited the crowd to riot
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Recent Examples of incited
Like many influencer brands, the launch incited quite a bit of controversy online.
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Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
That exchange incited a deafening roar from the more than 10,000 fans in attendance.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The decision incited backlash from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who called for Prasad’s ouster.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Mar. 2026
Chisholm incited criticism multiple times during the 2025 season while playing for the Yankees.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That includes the origin story of how the lizard came to be, the creation of that Elio post-credits scene that incited the meme machine, and early test screening reactions that signaled there could be something more to that character.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
What incited this spontaneous staycation?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Those abuses caused outrage, which incited more protesters to show up.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho suggested after the game that Vinicius Jr had incited the incident, also referencing the home side’s legend Eusebio, who is Black.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
That exchange incited a deafening roar from the more than 10,000 fans in attendance.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The decision incited backlash from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who called for Prasad’s ouster.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Mar. 2026
Chisholm incited criticism multiple times during the 2025 season while playing for the Yankees.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That includes the origin story of how the lizard came to be, the creation of that Elio post-credits scene that incited the meme machine, and early test screening reactions that signaled there could be something more to that character.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
What incited this spontaneous staycation?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Those abuses caused outrage, which incited more protesters to show up.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho suggested after the game that Vinicius Jr had incited the incident, also referencing the home side’s legend Eusebio, who is Black.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incited
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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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