as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
after the intense inducing of his friends, he went on a diet and joined a health club
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as in provoking
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as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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as in persuading
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police
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Recent Examples of inducing
Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The result is tender, humorous, and at times, tear-inducing.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
That feeling of suddenly being connected across the miles was as buzz-inducing as the beer.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
But nearly every cliche, no matter how eye-roll-inducing, is rooted somewhere in reality.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Oct. 2020
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But the auctioning of legendary guitars brought the most money — and swear-inducing, nail-biting stress — to the event.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
The cringe factor is really great and anxiety-inducing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
For Greendeer, this is the latest example of hits that are at once fierce and panic-inducing.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Before a victim falls prey to a scam, they are often duped in a quick, emotional, panic-inducing way.
—Caroline Melear, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Thanksgiving travel is stressful every year, but the 2025 edition definitely has the potential to be extra jitter-inducing.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
Eva Flowe
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Atvara, who spent years working in teaching, journalism, and marketing before returning to her first love, puts her classical training to good use, particularly during a goose-bump-inducing climax in which her voice swoops and soars like a haunted songbird.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The layers of screens here — from every attending seemingly experiencing the concert through the back-facing camera on their phone to the LED projections flanking Eilish at all times — can be as headache-inducing as the reality of any concert.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
And as if the gameplay alone wasn't already stress-inducing, each episode throws in a dramatic, unprecedented twist that host Jeff Probst reminds the cast was voted for by fans.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Even for scientists who study these kinds of disasters, the awe-inducing destruction and power of the Tracy Arm mega-tsunami is hard for the human brain to comprehend.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Meet Jaeyong Park, the envy-inducing writer from South Korea, who sees every single show at the Venice Biennale.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
The sophomore quickly got out of the jam by inducing an infield fly and then striking out Davis, the Cards’ best hitter.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The curveball was a weapon, inducing 11 whiffs on 14 swings.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
January Jones's wavy texture is hair envy-inducing.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The result is tender, humorous, and at times, tear-inducing.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
That feeling of suddenly being connected across the miles was as buzz-inducing as the beer.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
But nearly every cliche, no matter how eye-roll-inducing, is rooted somewhere in reality.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Oct. 2020
Adjective
The thought of doing so in such a short time frame can be stress-inducing.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But the auctioning of legendary guitars brought the most money — and swear-inducing, nail-biting stress — to the event.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
The cringe factor is really great and anxiety-inducing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
For Greendeer, this is the latest example of hits that are at once fierce and panic-inducing.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Before a victim falls prey to a scam, they are often duped in a quick, emotional, panic-inducing way.
—Caroline Melear, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Thanksgiving travel is stressful every year, but the 2025 edition definitely has the potential to be extra jitter-inducing.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Regan Zambri Law group recently shared an interactive map of the most anxiety-inducing ramps in the country.
—Eva Flowe
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Atvara, who spent years working in teaching, journalism, and marketing before returning to her first love, puts her classical training to good use, particularly during a goose-bump-inducing climax in which her voice swoops and soars like a haunted songbird.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The layers of screens here — from every attending seemingly experiencing the concert through the back-facing camera on their phone to the LED projections flanking Eilish at all times — can be as headache-inducing as the reality of any concert.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
And as if the gameplay alone wasn't already stress-inducing, each episode throws in a dramatic, unprecedented twist that host Jeff Probst reminds the cast was voted for by fans.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Even for scientists who study these kinds of disasters, the awe-inducing destruction and power of the Tracy Arm mega-tsunami is hard for the human brain to comprehend.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Meet Jaeyong Park, the envy-inducing writer from South Korea, who sees every single show at the Venice Biennale.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
The sophomore quickly got out of the jam by inducing an infield fly and then striking out Davis, the Cards’ best hitter.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The curveball was a weapon, inducing 11 whiffs on 14 swings.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Adjective
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Ambitious, thought-provoking, thrilling and passionate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Then on May 1, amid the full moon in Scorpio, Venus will harmonize with Saturn in Aries, presenting the opportunity for something fun and thought-provoking to become real.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition to causing rare but slow-burn, fatal neurological disorders that can kill a child years after a measles infection, the virus can also wipe the immune system’s memory, destroying cells that fight off other infections.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 May 2026
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Republicans responded with a petition to repeal the increases, leading to a referendum that will land before voters just as the Iran war is causing the price of gas to skyrocket around the United States.—
Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Araghchi questioned whether the latest military exchange was meant to pressure Iran into a peace deal or the result of someone persuading the president of the United States (POTUS) to extend the conflict.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Mitchell’s greatest achievement was persuading Congress that effects — not intent — must be the legal standard, because intent can always be disguised.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Wieffer, like Veltman, a former Dutch international, has made an effective conversion to the role under Hurzeler since the later stages of last season after he was signed in the summer of 2024 as a defensive midfielder.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In March, Kaufman pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, two counts of embezzlement by an agent $20,000 or more but less than $50,000, five counts of embezzlement by an agent $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, and 31 counts of conversion of funeral contracts.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Good luck convincing the Atlanta Braves that Freddie Freeman was in a home run drought.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Wahab’s eight opponents include, at least, two serious candidates, though none makes as convincing a case.—
East Bay Times editorial board,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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That’s why all of my colleagues on the city council support my campaign for Senate, regardless of their political persuasion.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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And a socially responsible advertising profession is not all about persuasion and instead respects the rights, intelligence, and well-being of consumers and considers society as a whole when raising awareness about the benefits of the client’s products or services.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Both sides arrive at this matchup on the heels of inspiring Game 7 victories.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Despite the challenges, Miller said, dogged journalists continue to produce inspiring work.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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