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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
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
This year, the Bucs are feeling themselves after an inspired 23-20 win against the Atlanta Falcons, with first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka hauling in the winning touchdown from Mayfield.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Where does one become so inspired?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
This year, the Bucs are feeling themselves after an inspired 23-20 win against the Atlanta Falcons, with first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka hauling in the winning touchdown from Mayfield.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
As a kid, Gard was inspired to become a journalist after watching the character Andie Anderson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Penn State saw numerous talented players walk through its doors with Franklin at the helm, with many of them going on to excel in the NFL.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most recently, the Eagles were able to part ways Tuesday with a 2026 third-rounder to acquire Dolphins edge Jaelan Phillips — a talented but injured pass rusher coming off back-to-back season-ending injuries (Achilles and ACL).—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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To the uninitiated, this mysterious sequence of events may have elicited some mild curiosity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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The viral photos and videos of the destruction have elicited strong emotions for many Americans.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Born in Exmouth, Devon, Collins was educated at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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San Diego police’s Homeless Outreach Team has educated homeless people about the safe parking lot program and how to avoid tickets for oversized vehicles, and has helped them get connected with services like housing help.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers, and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brazil is set to introduce an ambitious and innovative new system for financing forest protection (more on that below) and Lula comes into COP30 with an impressive record of successful forest protection.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The night celebrated innovative global environmental solutions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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