as in impetus
something that arouses action or activity
the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed
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Recent Examples of momentum
Another point of contention is the U.S. targeting of Chinese transshipments, which could weigh on China’s export momentum in the coming months.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
While inertia is often the attendant of depression, the good news is that a fulfillment of this momentum potential can release dopamine in the brain, a kind of reward that can reinforce the behavior.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
Markets are focused elsewhere Enthusiasm about the AI boom in the United States is also driving market momentum and drawing attention away from tariffs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Despite their momentum, Argentina fell short in the semifinal, setting up a rematch with Uruguay and a chance to end their campaign on a high note.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for momentum
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
While inertia is often the attendant of depression, the good news is that a fulfillment of this momentum potential can release dopamine in the brain, a kind of reward that can reinforce the behavior.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
Markets are focused elsewhere Enthusiasm about the AI boom in the United States is also driving market momentum and drawing attention away from tariffs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Despite their momentum, Argentina fell short in the semifinal, setting up a rematch with Uruguay and a chance to end their campaign on a high note.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
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Advertisement In New York, part of the impetus for this bail reform was the story of Kalief Browder, a young man in the Bronx who was arrested at age 16 for allegedly stealing a backpack.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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When decisions are made by any medical organization with financial interests, the primary impetus of the Oath is lost; the AMA’s control over payment schedules reinforces and exemplifies a corrupt institutional flaw.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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The result is a misaligned affordability signal that dulls incentives to adapt and crowds out private innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Big Detroit automakers have continued to transition from internal combustion engines to EV technology even as President Donald Trump’s administration unwinds incentives for automakers to go electric.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Players drew encouragement from effectiveness at the goal line, where Rodgers and company scored on Tampa’s first unit on two of three attempts.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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All the while, your helpful, entertaining partner makes sure you never get lost and offers plenty of encouragement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Aug. 2025
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Over the decades his methods and motivations have been the subject of intense scrutiny and not a little criticism.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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San Diego State coach Sean Lewis brings in speakers from time to time who can provide motivation, education and inspiration to the football team.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Those news stories are confusing the timeline for the older stimulus checks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hawley’s news release states that the parameters for the tax rebate would be similar to the stimulus checks issued in 2020 during the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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