MOTIVED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

motived

verb

past tense of motive

as in motivated

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Pundits thought we were still motivated by the radical politics of the Chicano movement, as previous generations were.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Baker has also been around Antetokounmpo long enough to know that Antetokounmpo is motivated entering his first season with the Heat.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of motivated

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Dak Prescott’s four touchdown passes against the Commanders and notching his name as the franchise leader in passing touchdowns has Jones energized.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Talarico's outreach to Black communities, getting people energized and to the polls in November, is also working against some of the residual wariness from voters like Edward Richard, which is applied to most Democratic politicians.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of energized

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The strongest El Niño event in recorded is history is likely by most if not all metrics, including the Relative Oceanic Niño Index, which accounts for climate change induced warming in the calculations.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Alcantara induced flyouts from the first two batters in the ninth inning before walking Lars Nootbar.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of induced

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On Wednesday, Canales said that Anthony Tyus III will be activated for the game Sunday.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Gonzalez Reyes then returned to his vehicle and drove away with its police-style siren activated, investigators said.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of activated

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At her readings, she’s animated and engaging — modeling to parents how story time can be fun for kids, and create positive associations with reading.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
One of his assistants tried desperately to keep Schiano off the field as he got animated.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of animated

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