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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
The rule will also apply to any team official who incites players to leave the field of play in protest.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
The catalyst of all the tragedy that Bear incites is the One Wish Willow, a kitschy antique toy that promises to grant one (literal) wish for whoever snaps it in half.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Critics say the former demands the elimination of the Israeli state – from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea – and incites violence against Jewish people.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Uranus moving into Gemini incites restlessness with conventional routine.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
The phrase either inspires excitement or incites fear among adults who are lucky enough to still have their parents and siblings around and still want to hang out with them.
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Sarah James,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When tension incites change, your presence can be a guiding light.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Renaud hopes that the 37-minute HBO doc incites change.
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Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
The catalyst of all the tragedy that Bear incites is the One Wish Willow, a kitschy antique toy that promises to grant one (literal) wish for whoever snaps it in half.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.
—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Critics say the former demands the elimination of the Israeli state – from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea – and incites violence against Jewish people.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Uranus moving into Gemini incites restlessness with conventional routine.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
The phrase either inspires excitement or incites fear among adults who are lucky enough to still have their parents and siblings around and still want to hang out with them.
—
Sarah James,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When tension incites change, your presence can be a guiding light.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Renaud hopes that the 37-minute HBO doc incites change.
—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incites
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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
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Such a statistic often provokes a familiar gamut of responses from those who read it, from shock, disgust and anger to a debilitating sense of helplessness.
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Rissetto encourages her patients to cut back on alcoholic beverages.
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Reclaiming this original spirit encourages leaders to prioritize ethical conduct, the common good, and judge individuals by their actions and inherent potential, fostering inclusive and merit-based environments.
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.
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Cryotherapy–brief exposure to very low temperatures–stimulates circulation and helps soothe sore muscles.
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
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Pay attention to who celebrates your growth, inspires you and supports your endeavors.
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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“Incites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incites. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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