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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2
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
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
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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Without wishing to give away the ending of a real-life case finally resolved in 2008, the information disclosed is anger-inducing and the unresponsive, unemotional demeanor of the perpetrator truly chilling.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars and private homes are intended to turn tedious and procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The final moments of the play contain a rich, tear-inducing payoff, proving that the notes, along with Ila’s food, are equally important.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Notably, DeSorbo uses the sleek, shine-inducing Bonding Oil that happens to be on sale for $11.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The fact that the AI persona told someone to jump off a tall building would seem to be urging a harm-inducing action.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The main highlight of the Motorola Razr is, of course, its foldable features, including a nostalgia-inducing camcorder mode and the ability to prop it up in clamshell mode for hands-free video.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Emerging markets and new operating rules are inducing companies to perform their business activities in a new way.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 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
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
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
Verb
The Climb’s producers spent around three days shooting sweeping aerial shots of London, but the vertigo-inducing footage only served as a metaphor for the free-fall the film experienced within weeks of pre-production.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Without wishing to give away the ending of a real-life case finally resolved in 2008, the information disclosed is anger-inducing and the unresponsive, unemotional demeanor of the perpetrator truly chilling.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars and private homes are intended to turn tedious and procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The final moments of the play contain a rich, tear-inducing payoff, proving that the notes, along with Ila’s food, are equally important.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Notably, DeSorbo uses the sleek, shine-inducing Bonding Oil that happens to be on sale for $11.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The fact that the AI persona told someone to jump off a tall building would seem to be urging a harm-inducing action.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The main highlight of the Motorola Razr is, of course, its foldable features, including a nostalgia-inducing camcorder mode and the ability to prop it up in clamshell mode for hands-free video.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Emerging markets and new operating rules are inducing companies to perform their business activities in a new way.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Adjective
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The ways the siblings cope with their versions of reality are quite different, quite haunting and quite thought-provoking.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Ambitious, thought-provoking, thrilling and passionate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Those include persuading a critical number of merchants to accept payments from agents, while also determining who is responsible for failed and fraudulent transactions.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Candidate Brenda Lee Anderson, a Northwestern University researcher, noted that a key challenge has been persuading those without children in Chicago Public Schools that the school board is worth their attention.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Recently, church officials and sociologists alike have pointed to indications that young Spaniards are showing an increasing interest in their spiritual lives, with anecdotal reports of rises in conversions among young adults.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Paying for a full Adobe subscription can feel like overkill if your PDF needs are pretty basic—a quick edit here, a file conversion there, maybe some light cleanup.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Magyar’s super-majority government has restored judicial, academic and media independence, launched broad anti-corruption drives and moved to join the EU’s prosecutor’s office, convincing Brussels that Hungary is changing course.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Still, not every plaintiff who reports capital gain for a legal settlement has an easy time convincing the IRS.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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As political disagreements have splintered the nation, Americans of every political persuasion have raised the flag to display pride or protest.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The event promises inspiring vibes, great music and a chance to celebrate the album release together.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Inducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inducing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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