MOTIVED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

motived

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past tense of motive

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How motivated the Cowboys’ ownership group is to get the Super Bowl back to Arlington is up for debate, but the World Cup proved that any logistical or structural concerns that stemmed from a couple of hiccups back in 2011 no longer exist.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Police initially said there was no information to suggest her killing was politically motivated, before later announcing that counter-terrorism police were leading the investigation.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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But watching Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles win team gold at the Paris Olympics inspired Ohashi.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Although the plot of the film is fictional, the character of Leatherface was inspired by the American grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Definition of inspired

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Compression socks are a simple fix to improve circulation and to keep your lower extremities feeling energized.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
But there is unfortunately a faction of Democratic progressives who are much more energized by their factional fights than by the defense of American democracy.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of energized

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If activated, battery life will be drastically reduced to only a couple of days because the dog's location will refresh every 10 to 15 seconds.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
According to the authority, Pakistan’s military and civilian agencies activated the Rescue Coordination Center and launched search-and-rescue operations at sea shortly after the aircraft went missing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

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For all its proximity to the city, the estate feels deeply removed, animated by eagles nesting in the trees, ospreys hovering above the water and deer grazing through the grounds.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Some stories can seem animated by opposition, by rivalry and conflict.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

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