MOTIVED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

motived

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past tense of motive

as in motivated

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But that future hinges on developing increasingly autonomous robots powered by modern artificial intelligence—an ambitious vision that has motivated many researchers to become startup founders while also attracting billions of dollars in investment.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Burns previously rejected suggestions that the ethics investigation was politically motivated, noting that Anderson, a Republican, had already lost his primary election and will not return to the council after his term expires.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of motivated

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The Road Ahead I am energized by our position in the media and entertainment landscape, our diverse set of assets, our strategy and of course our culture and people.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Whichever party holds the White House, the opposing party’s base gets energized — and in deep blue cities like New York, that energy shows up first and loudest in Democratic primaries, with those voters tilting well left of center.

— Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026

Definition of energized

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But errors induced by pressure and by the immaturity of new combinations prevented the All Blacks ever taking full control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Whether it’s induced by the unknown or past experiences, dogs may shake, tremble, bark, act out or hide when in distress.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of induced

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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

Definition of activated

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Under this transit, conversations are animated and creative, and one exciting possibility could lead to another.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Again isn’t a covers album so much as a reimagining of the sonic philosophy that animated one of the band’s heaviest and most adventurous periods.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 1 July 2026

Definition of animated

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