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
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
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
The live show looms, nerve-inducing, practically inviting a stress bond.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Carrie Bradshaw, frankly, has always been a mess — a beautiful, cringe-inducing, selfish, couture-wearing mess.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Its spiral staircase and wrought-iron ceiling sculpture are pure Manrique, and the views across to the island of La Graciosa are epic, if inevitably selfie-inducing.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
For genuine style and great vibes at a non-panic-inducing price for Manhattan, this hits the spot.
—Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The nostalgia-inducing collegiate theme was woven throughout the decor, with nods to pep rally culture everywhere.
—Cassie Gill, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
And Panahi derives an almost nausea-inducing tension by playing on our doubts throughout the film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The Hustlers star stepped out in the nostalgia-inducing ensemble for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, February 3.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
In New York, the publication dogged former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s progressive policies and his personal life, covering everything from his gym visits to his divorce in cringe-inducing detail.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The watch, the LVDB-03 GMT Louis Varius, a smile-inducing take on De Bethune’s Starry Varius collection, is limited to 12.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
For a thrill-inducing date, consider taking your girlfriend to a rock climbing gym.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Adjective
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
The live show looms, nerve-inducing, practically inviting a stress bond.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Carrie Bradshaw, frankly, has always been a mess — a beautiful, cringe-inducing, selfish, couture-wearing mess.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Its spiral staircase and wrought-iron ceiling sculpture are pure Manrique, and the views across to the island of La Graciosa are epic, if inevitably selfie-inducing.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
If so, the medications could loosen the grip of an addiction temporarily, without inducing any kind of sustained sobriety.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
For genuine style and great vibes at a non-panic-inducing price for Manhattan, this hits the spot.
—Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The nostalgia-inducing collegiate theme was woven throughout the decor, with nods to pep rally culture everywhere.
—Cassie Gill, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
And Panahi derives an almost nausea-inducing tension by playing on our doubts throughout the film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The Hustlers star stepped out in the nostalgia-inducing ensemble for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, February 3.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
In New York, the publication dogged former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s progressive policies and his personal life, covering everything from his gym visits to his divorce in cringe-inducing detail.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The watch, the LVDB-03 GMT Louis Varius, a smile-inducing take on De Bethune’s Starry Varius collection, is limited to 12.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
For a thrill-inducing date, consider taking your girlfriend to a rock climbing gym.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Adjective
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the arithmetic exercise is thought-provoking, nonetheless.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then, America began exporting caviar to Europe, causing prices to skyrocket because the production boom made sturgeon scarce and caviar rare.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mixing grapefruit, whether as a juice or in a dietary supplement, with some medications can disrupt how the drugs are processed in your body, potentially causing dangerous side effects or loss of effectiveness.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s frenetic social media activity is also aimed more at titillating his hardcore online supporters (and, again, amusing himself) than persuading swing voters.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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To geoengineering proponents, persuading the 29 member nations of the Antarctic Treaty with decision-making power to try to build a sea curtain looks easier than persuading the 193 members of the United Nations to, say, try seeding the atmosphere with sun-blocking chemicals.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The firm also has ample experience with adaptive reuse and historic preservation projects, such as the conversion of an 1889 mansion into a luxury condominium building.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Free cash flow conversion rate over 90%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company has compared the cost of creating a biodrone to that of building a conventional unmanned aerial vehicle, emphasizing that birds require no battery recharging and can fly farther in a single day.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter, Nina Greipel, fulfilled a promise to patrons by creating a cookbook of the restaurant's recipes.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sui experts was convincing enough to turn this into a once-a-week habit (any more often could dry out the scalp and hair).—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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The problems with that are 1) convincing the Kings to take back long-term salary for Sabonis and 2) the Raptors are nearly $1 million into the luxury tax and would love to get under that threshold before the deadline.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Every president since has participated, regardless of party or religious persuasion.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their success is not measured in persuasion, but in turnout.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her father’s inspiring story fueled her determination, drive and passion for athletics and life.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gates has assembled a stimulating, illuminating, maddening, saddening, but often inspiring, story of their relations with the world and one another.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Inducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inducing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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