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as in excitements
something that arouses a strong response from another
the insulting remark was all the incitement that was needed for a fight to break out
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as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity
the approaching deadline was certainly an incitement to get going on the assignment
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Recent Examples of incitements
This is the most gaping vacancy of all—Trump gestures toward two American incitements, one historic, one extremely recent.
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Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitements
Noun
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Economic incentives help explain why.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Dubai’s residential property prices surged by roughly 60% between 2022 and early 2025–a historic boom fueled by tax-free incentives, liberalized visa policies, and a heavy influx of high-net-worth individuals.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Laurie and Alamo’s motivations have always been crystal clear in comparison to everyone else’s.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Everyone’s motivations are different, and that’s how timelines can get sped up.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Incitements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitements. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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