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
Harvard-Westlake earned an important win over Notre Dame that could spark momentum for the team.
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Dan Rios, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes made other mistakes at crucial times that sapped momentum.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Following their undefeated regular season, the Hoosiers have only gained momentum in the CFP.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
According to Long, roughly 85% of all jobs added in 2025 were created by April, with little momentum afterward.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Dan Rios, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes made other mistakes at crucial times that sapped momentum.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Following their undefeated regular season, the Hoosiers have only gained momentum in the CFP.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
According to Long, roughly 85% of all jobs added in 2025 were created by April, with little momentum afterward.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
Noun
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Similar moves in other antitrust actions, including the recent settlements in American college sports, have proven pivotal, with an initial settlement with one party providing the impetus for other parties to settle as well.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their impetus was to subvert the expectations of stories involving characters from their community.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Duffy denied any political motivation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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His content, often featuring humorous music about food was intended as motivation for Lomax’s own health journey.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s the stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the prospect of lower interest rates from a more dovish incoming Federal Reserve chair, and the benefits from artificial intelligence accruing to the real economy — major pillars maintaining a bullish outlook .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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