Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motived
Verb
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Altman, however, told our reporters that he was not motivated by wealth.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations Thursday from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his criticism of Israel.—
Sophia Tareen,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And then there were the profound moments that inspired millions.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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It’s clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Victor Fleming’s picture.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Conrad, meanwhile, feels energized by the challenge.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Drew Anderson, who came on in relief of Mize, induced a groundout to short by Graham Pauley to end the threat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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O’Neal wrote about delinquents – characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Amir Levy/Getty Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia all activated their air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran kept up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bahrain activated sirens, warning civilians to seek shelter.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eight decades later, as nations inch toward despotism, an art animated by democratic impulses makes a stronger case for itself.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through the use of 3D/2D visuals, audio and animated elements, murals will spring to life, sea turtles will appear to glide through water fountains, and artists will emerge digitally to share the stories behind their installations.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Motived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motived. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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