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
The Aries Moon brings momentum through friends and shared goals, so do not shrink your ask to keep things easy.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The general strike was planned as part of the momentum built by the massive, thousands-strong pro-Palestine and pro-workers strike that took place on May 8 in protest of this year’s Venice Biennale’s inclusion of Israel and Russia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026
Juszczyk has built off that momentum, launching her own label, Off Season, in January 2025, with entrepreneur Emma Grede.
—Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
The Current have also helped fuel that momentum in women’s soccer including claiming the 2025 NWSL Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular season record.
—Alexa Stone
june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for momentum
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The general strike was planned as part of the momentum built by the massive, thousands-strong pro-Palestine and pro-workers strike that took place on May 8 in protest of this year’s Venice Biennale’s inclusion of Israel and Russia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026
Juszczyk has built off that momentum, launching her own label, Off Season, in January 2025, with entrepreneur Emma Grede.
—Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
The Current have also helped fuel that momentum in women’s soccer including claiming the 2025 NWSL Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular season record.
—Alexa Stone
june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for momentum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
Noun
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The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The impetus of Vanity Fair’s meeting with Nézet-Séguin was the Met’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, a recent work from US composer Gabriela Lena Frank (in her Met debut).—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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As firms scale, governance, incentives, and legacy practices shift focus from customer value and human flourishing.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Walken brings his signature idiosyncratic charm to his portrayal of Frank, whose motivations make for a fascinating web of contradictions.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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While others close to the president see personal motivations at work, the White House is leaning into the diplomatic benefit.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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The nation’s collective card balance actually declined through much of 2020 and 2021, as consumers rode out the COVID-19 pandemic and cashed federal stimulus checks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Prabowo has pushed for heavier stimulus and lower interest rates.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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