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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
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 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
Verb
Those going into Oak Street blind should be prepared for a few gasp-inducing surprises. Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 Olson’s comedic strengths were on full display as DJ when creating some of the show’s most cringe-inducing and tender moments. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 Nick Loftin then doubled in the third before Caglianone smashed his 21st homer to right field, inducing grumbles from the Dodger Stadium stands. CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Here are 10 great, comparatively tame stunts to introduce your kids to the cringe-inducing fun of Jackass… but make sure there’s a spot behind the couch handy with which to hide, just in case. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Chaniago said weather-modification, or cloud-seeding, operations are considered one of the most effective ways to help firefighters combat wildfires by inducing rainfall through the dispersal of salt particles into suitable clouds. Trisnadi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Stock is already limited, but below you can find the most gasp-inducing discounts on our favorite brands from just $6. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Visitors routinely announce it as a fixture from their childhood that is equal parts affection- and anxiety-inducing. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 The park’s centerpiece, Krakatau Volcano, is also the dramatic setting for a scream-inducing drop slide. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Noun
  • It can be stripped through re-saving or format conversion, which is why the two systems are meant to complement each other.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of first generating electricity in a separate solar farm and then sending it to an electrolyzer, the device is designed to integrate solar energy conversion and the water-splitting process.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 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
  • On Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported two identical incidents of drone strikes on tankers in Hormuz a day earlier, causing minor damage but no casualties.
    Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The area has already be hit hard, with floodwaters washing out roads and causing evacuation of homes.
    Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Barron’s reported in mid-July that Keim tied himself to Mohamed Coulibaly, who allegedly authored a scam to cheat NFL players out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by persuading them to invest in fake Shopify stores.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Explaining what the information means—and persuading people to act on it—becomes more valuable.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • To qualify, students must place first or second in the university division of persuasion at their state tournament.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Job seekers with transferable skills in persuasion, negotiation, and relationship management should target these areas, highlighting measurable achievements.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • When employees see their peers building helpful agents and getting recognized for it, the technology becomes approachable and inspiring.
    Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson’s sport-captivating 111-yard, two-touchdown debut against Texas is certainly inspiring.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The design team for Viva is the same one creating Rams Village just a block away, which will feature the team's headquarters, training facility and more residential living on the 52-acre site.
    Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest point since 2007, creating another headwind for the economy and lifting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
    David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Warner’s deal with Suno appears to also require at least some degree of artist opt-in, and in general, convincing artists and managers may prove to be a challenge.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The play opens with Leontes convincing himself that a pregnant Hermione has been sleeping with his friend Polixenes, the king of Bohemia (played by Gilbert Owuor).
    Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

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