Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motived
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In the small pond of Butte High School, Adele was a top student, additionally motivated by a desire to graduate early and escape her house.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026 -
After a person is convicted of an underlying crime, a jury must determine whether the crime was motivated by bias, which carries an additional penalty.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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To dream a bit, to get inspired by beauty, to take your mind off things helps.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In just a few days, the station entrance, which has been transformed into a work of art overnight with a couple of fresh coats of paint, has created viral attention, with crowds of Knicks fans stopping by to take a selfie, shoot videos and celebrate a playoff run that has energized the city.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Forget about de-planing with tired, swollen ankles—slip into the Charmking Compression Socks before takeoff to promote circulation and keep your legs feeling energized throughout the flight.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Winn entered for left-hander Erik Miller with one out and runners on first and second in the eighth and induced an inning-ending 5-3 double play thanks to an excellent play from third baseman Matt Chapman.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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The brand also activated at Coachella in April, hosting the Hoody House, which Dickson said sold roughly 10,000 custom hoodies and generating over 300 million social media and press impressions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Amazon's warehouse robot Proteus has animated eyes to communicate safely with humans.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Motived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motived. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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