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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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adjective

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verb

present participle of induce
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Recent Examples of inducing
Noun
Angle collisions tend to be more violent and injury-inducing, said Charlie Jones, the deputy director of the transportation department. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 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
This can result in further tests that are invasive, anxiety-inducing, and costly for people. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Work in context is both more productive and less burnout-inducing. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 In the fifth and final season of The Boys, creator-showrunner Eric Kripke and his writers’ room had their work cut out for them, with a complex cast of characters’ arcs to wrap up, from the heartbreaking to the adrenaline-inducing and absurdly hilarious. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 June 2026 Some of the prices are shiver-inducing, but then this is Mayfair, and The Twenty Two is offering something different—something sexier and more fun, which might just be a marker point for the area’s future. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 Most of this wouldn’t be so cringe-inducing, especially given the autobiographical nature of it all, if the film had ever established a better sense of who Kristen is outside of surfing and AJ. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 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
Verb
Sousa escaped a bases loaded jam in the sixth inducing an inning-ending double play by Nolan Arenado. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 One look at some of the 89,000 five-star reviews will sell you on its growth-inducing benefits. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Thank goodness the projectile vomit-inducing 'sick sticks' aren't real…yet. Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 After inducing Lee to pop out and then issuing a walk, Snell struck out five straight. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 In the spot, shared exclusively with THR, Hansen enters his familiar hunting ground, a kitchen, and delivers a variation on his dread-inducing catchphrase. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 The Dolphins have had some interesting and fear-inducing defensive tackles in the past two decades. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Marshall had been charged with defrauding his mother’s estate of millions by inducing her to change her will in his favor after her mental capacity had faded. Robert D. McFadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 With a scene-stealing villain (Heath Ledger), a relentlessly percussive score, anxiety-inducing editing, and breathtaking urban cinematography, The Dark Knight remains the most intense comic book movie ever made. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Noun
  • Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Motorsport meets nuclear engineering Power conversion sits between the reactor and the electrical grid.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
    Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
  • Chiarella has come up with an ingenious premise that is as twisted as it is thought-provoking.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Late summer brings an increase in a deadly disease spreading in cats across South Florida, causing intense illness and even sudden death.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But persuading other American companies to follow Chevron into Venezuela remains one of Washington’s biggest challenges.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Proponents may face an uphill battle persuading Newsom to sign the bill, which creates a unique revenue stream to pay for the program.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As militaries adapted persuasion techniques from the advertising world, and as former intelligence officials applied their skills to political advertising (as in the case of Cambridge Analytica), the lines have blurred.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In a time when political persuasions divide friends and families, a love for Parton proved to be a unifying force Tuesday on social media, of all places.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The paper was a propaganda tool, and whatever Grossman may have wished to write, at first all the editors would permit were inspiring, deadly earnest pieces full of generalities.
    Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And the landscape itself provides inspiring backdrops for wellness activities and pursuits.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mothers of young children everywhere should put their supportive efforts into reaching out to their families, friends and communities, creating cooperative groups that can offer help to struggling parents.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The navies that embraced carrier aviation did not do it by convincing admirals that airplanes were interesting.
    Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Since the ouster of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro eight months ago, the administration has made some progress in convincing other US oil companies to return to the region.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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