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as in encouraged
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspired
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Millions back home are looking up and feeling more inspired because of you.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Opt for a soft brown or denim-inspired hue to carry you through the rest of the season, then swap in a classic white or even a bold hot pink pair for your next tropical vacation or sunny boat day.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Millions back home are looking up and feeling more inspired because of you.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Millions back home are looking up and feeling more inspired because of you.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
He was deeply inspired by the work of Kool Herc, who is often deemed the father of hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Opt for a soft brown or denim-inspired hue to carry you through the rest of the season, then swap in a classic white or even a bold hot pink pair for your next tropical vacation or sunny boat day.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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This was a team that looked tougher, more connected and, frankly, more talented than the team with the better record.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Super talented and super athletic.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nonpropagandized instruction of the history and relevance of May Day could have been encouraged.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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City officials have encouraged Golden Leaf restaurant to install an expensive filter to address the pungent smell, though owners insist that none of their immediate shopping center neighbors have complained about the odor.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of Kentucky’s best new-school distilleries, Bardstown Bourbon Company, has had a pretty rough year, but one of the main reasons has not elicited much sympathy.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.—
Stewart Ain,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The researchers also found that being young, female, and well educated increased the odds that someone would be moist averse, as did being disgusted more generally by bodily functions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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An April 2025 Hoover Institute report conducted in partnership with Stanford HAI found China has built a massive cohort of homegrown talent, with nearly all researchers behind DeepSeek’s five foundations papers educated or trained in China.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 2019 Kennedy Center honoree, a protege of the late Leonard Bernstein, was a gifted pianist known for his exuberant compositions and ability to break down musical genres, and in particular, his dynamic interpretations of Gustav Mahler.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Woods remains the most naturally gifted interior disruptor in this class, even if the production never quite matched the hype.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But Genthner evoked memories of DeCook by scoring a highlight-reel goal on Wednesday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Digital ethics expert Davi Ottenheimer argued that the presentation evoked both blackface and the fantasy of a controllable Black servant.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Romantic and creative discussions are also favored.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The return of control and Guardiola’s 4-2-2-2 setup seemed to squeeze Cherki to the margins, despite his creative output and joie de vivre.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Audio Flux is a home for innovative, short-form audio and bold storytelling.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The state, like Pastor Billy’s organization, has emerged as a laboratory for innovative ideas for harnessing technology to help break down barriers holding people back.—
Rajiv J. Shah,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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