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
Content powers streaming to modest growth All this momentum is translating into modest growth for Disney+.
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 7 May 2025
Young adults who understand how to manage early opportunities well can build momentum that carries them far beyond traditional career paths.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The big question is how the Jets will respond to regain momentum.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The 2023 second-round draft pick out of Arizona State kept up the momentum, stroking seven hits including two doubles while taking five walks in his first 26 trips to the plate for a stellar 1.065 OPS and .368 batting average.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 7 May 2025
Young adults who understand how to manage early opportunities well can build momentum that carries them far beyond traditional career paths.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The big question is how the Jets will respond to regain momentum.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The 2023 second-round draft pick out of Arizona State kept up the momentum, stroking seven hits including two doubles while taking five walks in his first 26 trips to the plate for a stellar 1.065 OPS and .368 batting average.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
Noun
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The state’s budget could be the impetus for a third special session of the General Assembly in as many years — especially if federal cuts to Medicaid materialize.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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So strong is the impetus to continue to try to be as hot as possible, at all costs.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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Additionally, the lead researcher of the database resigned last month by taking a separation incentive package.—
Tracy J. Wholf
May 8,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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The plaintiffs accused the stars of being paid millions of dollars to endorse FTX without disclosing their financial incentives, a violation of federal and state advertising laws.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Howard — a former pro wrestler with his own extensive résumé — has been instrumental in Stark’s journey, offering encouragement and guidance both inside and outside the ring.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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His 56 percent share of on-ice shot attempts offers encouragement, but Lowry needs to find a better way to help. 4.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Political, religious, and family motivations divided the cardinals, preventing a majority, during a time when cardinals were not cut off from the outside world.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Protecting Jane’s legacy and privacy are strong motivations for her sister.—
Kim Campbell,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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But car buyers in 2021 were enjoying low interest rates and federal stimulus checks.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Beijing has ramped up economic support since late September, but measures so far have not cumulated in the large-scale stimulus that many investors have hoped for.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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