Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motived
Verb
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Ogwumike, who also hauled in six offensive rebounds, said the Sparks were motivated to win.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
8 June 2026 -
With a view like that, we’d be motivated to run all the time, too!—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
8 June 2026
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The team looked inspired, and cohesive, from the start.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 June 2026
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The standard wheels were replaced with large biomimetic paws inspired by the broad feet of polar bears.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, later said that a leading theory of the fire’s ignition was that the idle line became energized briefly through induction, sparking the fire.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Pack water and snacks to keep passengers and pets energized during the drive and take breaks to hydrate and stretch — but don't leave young children, pets or older adults alone in the car even for a few minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 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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But the aircraft’s ditch switch, designed to reduce flooding during a water landing, was widely reported as not being activated, almost certainly because the crew had only seconds to prioritize what mattered most.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Further analysis indicated that removing certain molecules reshaped the tumor microenvironment and activated several anti-tumor immune responses.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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This one has a charming clover shape to make your space feel animated, but not childish.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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During the Middle Ages, heraldic disputes could become so animated that a Court of Chivalry was called upon to resolve them.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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“Motived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motived. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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