inductive

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as in inducible

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Recent Examples of inductive But for now, inductive charging’s costly, low-volume status will limit it to niche models and high-income adopters, McDonald says. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025 Magnetic inductive systems – tested in France, Sweden, and the US – have proven scalable for highways and urban corridors. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025 This inductive technology replaces traditional physical plugs that are highly susceptible to corrosion and wear from saltwater and algae. — New Atlas, 5 May 2026 Some hope that inductive (wireless) charging will be the answer, and indeed Tesla (being both the car OEM and the largest charging station builder) plans this for its CyberCab. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductive
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  1. inducible
  2. explicit
  3. categorical
  4. intuitive
  5. instinctive
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  • For people with chronic inducible hives, specialists will provide more information on how to avoid and mitigate those triggers.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Scientists adapted this process into the auxin-inducible degron, or AID, system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Definition of inducible
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  • There is no more explicit example of the vulnerability of American democracy, and of the magnitude of the task of repairing it once it is breached.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of explicit
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  • In the early days of alcohol taxation, there was less variation in alcohol categories and clearer distinctions between drinks, so the categorical tax approach made more sense.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • By the time the laggards begin, that gap may be categorical rather than incremental.
    — Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of categorical
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  • Sony consistently earns high marks in PCMag's roundup of the Best TVs, thanks to its excellent picture quality, intuitive Google TV interface, and strong gaming performance across its Bravia lineup.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • The platform should be structured in a manner that is intuitive, engaging and easy to navigate, enabling employees to quickly locate relevant information and resources.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of intuitive
Adjective
  • Repetition and positive reinforcement build instinctive responses, reduce human error and amplify security culture.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The rookie is an instinctive playmaker who has a knack for creating turnovers.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
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