Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motived
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Many individuals and groups have sharply criticized lawmakers for splitting the Kansas City area into three Republican-leaning districts, with some framing the move as racially motivated.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Drew became a prime suspect in her disappearance — and the mysterious circumstances motivated investigators to reopen the case surrounding Savio’s death.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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His death energized efforts to expand Turning Point's reach, which already had a considerable presence on college and high school campuses.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both of their respective performances have energized a struggling offense that sits at 2-5 entering their Week 8 rematch against the Eagles.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes induced two questionable penalties that led to 10 points in two separate drives.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki induced consecutive groundouts with two runners aboard to end the eighth.—
Beth Harris,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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National Guard troops have been staging at Portland training bases for weeks while the legal case plays out, having been activated to protect federal officials and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that has been the focal point of daily protests since June.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The president additionally activated the District of Columbia National Guard in August for law enforcement activities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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He’s animated by his enthusiasm, talking very fast.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
23 Oct. 2025
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Not so much through the improv that has always animated his game but through all the possibilities of the play as designed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Motived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motived. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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