1
as in provokes
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 encourages
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the demagogue's fiery rant incited the crowd to riot
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Recent Examples of incites
Set after the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) witnesses the execution of his father, a Saxon forester, which incites him to rebel.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
The platform bans content that glorifies violence, incites harm or celebrates attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Hills and Gribbles go to the Bush presidential library where Dale incites an incident.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
The platform bans content that glorifies violence, incites harm or celebrates attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Hills and Gribbles go to the Bush presidential library where Dale incites an incident.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incites
Verb
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff’s office advises parents to check children’s backpacks and encourages children to speak up to their teachers.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency also promotes the province to the major studios and streamers and other foreign producers looking to shoot movie and TV originals locally.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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During digestion, fat stimulates the release of bile acids from the gallbladder.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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That type of mindset commands respect and inspires confidence inside Seattle’s locker room, particularly when paired with a willingness to battle in the trenches.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Eve Lu,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Incites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incites. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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