as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test
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Recent Examples of motivation
Tie small rewards to each win to maintain motivation.
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead, the government's motivation is competition with China and the race for artificial intelligence, which have fueled a desire to boost American companies' ability to make cutting-edge microchips at home.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
According to his official website, Guo's motivation stems from the stark disparity in childhood cancer survival rates globally.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Its run time might be shorter, but its emotional essence, thematic core, and even the motivations that drive its characters would remain intact.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead, the government's motivation is competition with China and the race for artificial intelligence, which have fueled a desire to boost American companies' ability to make cutting-edge microchips at home.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
According to his official website, Guo's motivation stems from the stark disparity in childhood cancer survival rates globally.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Its run time might be shorter, but its emotional essence, thematic core, and even the motivations that drive its characters would remain intact.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motivation
Noun
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Where the data is essential—say, health details for a pet—testing light incentives makes sense.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Check for state or local EV incentives and utility rebates.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almost exactly a year ago, Glasnow’s absence provided the impetus for Roberts’ rallying cry that carried the Dodgers to October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That was the impetus to reimagine that story.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How Resources Strengthen Innovation Across Teams Ideas need encouragement and resources.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fearing immigration consequences, the woman delayed reporting the attack but eventually came forward with a family member’s encouragement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Miran has been critical of the Fed in the past, specifically taking issues with its aggressive stimulus during the Covid crisis.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the British prime minister backed a mini-budget featuring a raft of unfunded fiscal stimulus, spooking the City to the extent that the pound spiraled to its lowest value ever against the dollar.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Motivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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