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instigating

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verb

present participle of instigate
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Recent Examples of instigating
Verb
But even then, Hewson and his team were the only people on the project trying to discover the instigating pathogen. JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025 Urbieta’s feature debut is an instigating social drama that follows the tensions between a couple after an encounter with migrants trying to cross the river between the two countries. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 Bolsonaro faced five total charges, including attempting to overthrow Brazil's democratic system, participation in an armed criminal organization, and instigating violence that threatened state assets and heritage sites. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 After instigating the pile on last time, Vance did not speak at all this time. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instigating
Adjective
  • Sabrina Carpenter leaned into her provocative image while pulling double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Her poetry carries it all—the metaphysical, the flirtatious, the unsettling, the provocative— all in such miniscule space.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His message emphasizes calm confidence, encouraging pet parents to embrace their role as the pack leader in their home.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Now is a period of stillness — encouraging you to embrace spirituality and trust and flow with the universe.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • For context, geomagnetic storms are caused by fiery eruptions from the sun's surface that send charged particles zipping toward our planet.
    Tom Brown, Space.com, 20 May 2025
  • The ceremony came at a charged moment, coinciding with Columbia University canceling its graduation ceremony (and largely closing off its campus).
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 May 2024
Verb
  • To their credit, Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) continues to play an important role in promoting transparency and accountability in the garment sector, and its inclusion of freedom of association indicators in factory assessments contributes valuable data for policy dialogue.
    Sourcing Journal, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Duran had published articles on Tan and his wealthy colleagues, like Balaji Srinivasan, a tech investor who was promoting an esoteric but stubbornly influential concept called the Network State.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Looking for stimulating yet budget-friendly things to do with your family in November?
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Diners begin their meal outside with an appetite-stimulating tomato water-and-herb drink and a trio of bite-size canapés highlighting local fruit, vegetables and Wagyu beef.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At the same time, governments are increasingly relying on industrial policy to promote domestic production and strategic sectors, triggering a global subsidy race that is reshaping competitive dynamics.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
  • His bombastic style, unfiltered rhetoric, and policy disruptions galvanized the Republican base while triggering a seismic reaction among Democrats.
    Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Arctic seals rely on sea ice for breeding and raising their pups, as well as for moulting, resting and accessing foraging areas.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Instigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instigating. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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