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
Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The 2025 postseason, which ended when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of the seventh game of an ulcer-inducing World Series, stands with any in baseball history.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
This results in a predictably dread-inducing sequence in which Teddy rushes to his mother's long-term care facility and feeds antifreeze into her IV line, killing her.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Perpetually the problematic fave of modern action anime, Attack on Titan is nonetheless one of the most terror-inducing TV shows of the 21st century.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
This shows lawsone works by blocking YAP’s pro-fibrotic effects and inducing CYGB, which seems to act independently of YAP.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Beware of the open door The sound of the doorbell paired with trick-or-treat traffic can be stress-inducing for dogs and cats.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit, which sought a court order to block the hiring, accused YouTube of inducing Connolly into breaching his deal.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Carrie Bradshaw, frankly, has always been a mess — a beautiful, cringe-inducing, selfish, couture-wearing mess.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
And with the holiday travel rush fast approaching, travel delays are even more anxiety-inducing than ever.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The 2025 postseason, which ended when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of the seventh game of an ulcer-inducing World Series, stands with any in baseball history.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
This results in a predictably dread-inducing sequence in which Teddy rushes to his mother's long-term care facility and feeds antifreeze into her IV line, killing her.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Perpetually the problematic fave of modern action anime, Attack on Titan is nonetheless one of the most terror-inducing TV shows of the 21st century.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
This shows lawsone works by blocking YAP’s pro-fibrotic effects and inducing CYGB, which seems to act independently of YAP.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Beware of the open door The sound of the doorbell paired with trick-or-treat traffic can be stress-inducing for dogs and cats.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit, which sought a court order to block the hiring, accused YouTube of inducing Connolly into breaching his deal.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Adjective
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The 2024 three-part docuseries American Nightmare dives headfirst into several thought-provoking issues, like victim blaming and the glaring inadequacies in the criminal justice system.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The fish-out-of-water comedy costarred Sam Shepard and reminded audiences of Keaton’s deft skills at leading a movie that mixed the funny with the dramatic and thought-provoking.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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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,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chime has proven wildly successful in persuading new customers to open accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After reading Wuoronos’ story, Pralle began conversing with her through letters, eventually persuading Wuornos to let Pralle adopt her.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Commanders failed to make the 2-point conversion and were down 16 points to the Lions.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Teflon-like molecular layer pushed perovskite solar cells to an impressive 27 percent power conversion efficiency.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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More than a foot of snow fell in Chicago within a few hours early Monday, creating dangerous travel conditions.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, The Roybal School of Film and Television Magnet, also a fund of EIF, also joined as a new partnership school of the Mentorship Program, creating a path for Roybal students to become mentees.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An attack by civilians on the army headquarters is the sort of cardinal sin the military is unlikely to forgive, regardless of clever lawyers and convincing legal arguments.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Arizona Cardinals have finally snapped their five-game losing streak, doing so in convincing fashion with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The license fee is supposed to free the BBC from commercial constraints faced by other outlets, which drive many to tailor their output to the political persuasion of their audiences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kelly isn’t capable of lifting cars or running 60 miles per hour; his true strength seems to lie in the power of persuasion.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Inducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inducing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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