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
Unable to neatly reconcile its two narrative premises, the film loses momentum, pushing well past the brisk runtime and zippy pace this kind of material usually depends on.
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Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The challenge with parabolic moves is that when momentum reverses, the sell-offs are often much faster than investors can react to.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Starmer had hoped to regain momentum with a speech on Monday intended to kickstart his fightback, and an ambitious set of legislative plans to be set out by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
If the Michael sequel is looking for a quick turnaround—all the better to capitalize on momentum, as Fogelson suggested—Fuqua may not be available anyway.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
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Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The challenge with parabolic moves is that when momentum reverses, the sell-offs are often much faster than investors can react to.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Starmer had hoped to regain momentum with a speech on Monday intended to kickstart his fightback, and an ambitious set of legislative plans to be set out by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
If the Michael sequel is looking for a quick turnaround—all the better to capitalize on momentum, as Fogelson suggested—Fuqua may not be available anyway.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
Noun
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The swell of political dissatisfaction with Starmer from many of his colleagues, and what appears to be his narrow escape from an immediate leadership challenge, provides the impetus for the government to revamp its legislative agenda.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The project now has fresh impetus with SBS Productions and SBS International, which is repping sales at the Cannes market.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Provincial incentives can be stacked with the federal rebate to a bonus tax credit rate of 45 percent — a significant lever in an era when every greenlight is being scrutinized.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Peonies symbolize love, loyalty, and encouragement.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Sabalenka was furious, asking her team to give her some encouragement.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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That anticlimax proved enduring motivation for son Clark, now the chairman of the Chiefs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Most organizations continue to approach performance through the lens of the individual, focusing on motivation or endurance, while overlooking the structural conditions that quietly determine how people function over time.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Higher-income households cut back more on their gas consumption four years ago than in March, while poorer households likely benefited more from government stimulus programs in 2022.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Heightened uncertainty impacts the labor market with a lag, and the fiscal stimulus from higher refunds will eventually wane, particularly as gas prices remain elevated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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