motived

verb

past tense of motive
as in motivated

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  1. motivated
  2. inspired
  3. energized
  4. induced
  5. activated
  6. animated
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  • About 35% of Indian Americans who planned to vote Democrat in the midterms said they were motivated by opposition to Republicans, rather than support for Democrats, per the Carnegie report.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attributed a cyberattack involving the Italian foreign minister’s personal data to pro-Russian hackers who were purportedly motivated by the NATO country’s strong support for Ukraine.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of motivated
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  • The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of inspired
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  • Hilton said his campaign had built an infrastructure of donors and a positive policy playbook that energized crowds in a way past campaigns had not.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • My first big election in the state was the 2014 governor’s race, when Wendy Davis, in her pink sneakers, energized an army of Texas women fighting for reproductive rights.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of energized
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  • Tipp alleges Sanders and his representatives fraudulently induced him to surrender his rights through a retroactive work-for-hire agreement shortly after Sanders became CU’s head coach in December 2022.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For the uninitiated, glycation—which can be UV-induced—occurs when excess sugars in the skin bind to its structural proteins.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of induced
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  • Ultrasound activated the material to generate reactive oxygen species, producing antibacterial effects in laboratory experiments alongside tooth whitening.
    — Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Another officer activated a Taser's electrical arc, but the donkey continued toward him, getting approximately an arm's length away before Garner fired once.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of activated
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  • Rocha said rising prices, fuel costs and affordability are driving much of that frustration — the same issues that have animated voters nationwide.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Now, with the release of the feature-length animated The Cat in the Hat, the company kicks off an anticipated three-film slate and a year-long celebration of Geisel’s seven decades of influence.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of animated
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