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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1
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
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
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The climax of the film features the two reuniting amid the backdrop of the city’s famous cherry blossoms — which proved to be one of the more anxiety-inducing shots to get.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Whether as a client or a reader, Walsh wants to dispel the idea that fashion can be intimidating, or insecurity-inducing.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson is celebrating her third Golden Globe nomination (this one, for Best Actress thanks to Song Sung Blue) with a new nostalgia-inducing pin-up style photoshoot.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Having a baby in the NICU can be an anxiety-inducing experience, but thankfully, that chapter is over for Cori Broadus and Wayne Duece.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
The cardiac event-inducing victory over Boise State is on the short list of the best games of the season, with each team coming back from the brink at various points.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
At a major Hollywood affair like Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards, walking the red carpet can be anxiety-inducing—no matter how big the star.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
And with the holiday travel rush fast approaching, travel delays are even more anxiety-inducing than ever.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 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
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
Verb
To be frank, Bug is a nightmarish experience — but not in an overt, shudder-inducing way.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The climax of the film features the two reuniting amid the backdrop of the city’s famous cherry blossoms — which proved to be one of the more anxiety-inducing shots to get.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Whether as a client or a reader, Walsh wants to dispel the idea that fashion can be intimidating, or insecurity-inducing.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson is celebrating her third Golden Globe nomination (this one, for Best Actress thanks to Song Sung Blue) with a new nostalgia-inducing pin-up style photoshoot.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Having a baby in the NICU can be an anxiety-inducing experience, but thankfully, that chapter is over for Cori Broadus and Wayne Duece.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
The cardiac event-inducing victory over Boise State is on the short list of the best games of the season, with each team coming back from the brink at various points.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
At a major Hollywood affair like Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards, walking the red carpet can be anxiety-inducing—no matter how big the star.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
And with the holiday travel rush fast approaching, travel delays are even more anxiety-inducing than ever.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducing
Adjective
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The characterizations are complex and thought-provoking, and the descriptions of the natural world put the reader right there.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Dec. 2025
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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
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 Vikings were last in the NFL in turnovers, interceptions and third down conversions and second-to-last in sack percentage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, transparent conversion practices across multiple countries and currencies can be useful for users who plan to make frequent payments.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And spend all that money cutting down trees, and distributing it, and hiring Risa Heller to do PR, and convincing The New York Times to do this puffy piece, and convincing the new editor of Vanity Fair that this was going to be his big splashy debut.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fake error malware relies on convincing messages that pressure you into doing exactly that.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their power lies not in persuasion, but in legibility.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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That fosters consensus building, persuasion and accountability.—
Rob Moore,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Government responses to homelessness have been anything but inspiring.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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These kind of creative environments are so incredibly inspiring to me.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Inducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inducing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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