MOTIVING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

motiving

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present participle of motive

as in setting off

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Valentine and McClain split just before the LP dropped, setting off decades of revolving lineups centered around Iris and stalwart keyboardist Avsec.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
But the wool industry that had once sustained the ranchers was in decline, in part because of overgrazing, and the countryside was emptying of young people, who were setting off for more populated areas.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of setting off

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When showing a complex picture with many different hues next to each other, though, pumping up the output of individual LED colors can cause the edges of those hues to tint and warp.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Several stock indexes, including the NASDAQ 100, also relaxed rules for how soon new issues could be included, further pumping up demand.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pumping up

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For this historic election, however, unchecked violent crime, home demolitions, chronic underfunding in their communities, West Bank unrest, and the war in Gaza are all motivating Arab voters.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
The 41-year-old and 25-year-old NBA stars have a history of training together, and James cited Maxey as one of the main factors motivating him to come to Philly.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of motivating

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But Mahomes being Mahomes, and animating the offense in Reid’s vision and beyond, this isn’t one-way stuff.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
The heartland In America’s heartland, voters told ABC News energy prices and the president’s trade policy were animating discussions around the midterm elections, including in a competitive Iowa senate race.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of animating

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The analyst noted that industry checks and data indicate that infrastructure software demand is strengthening, with AI increasingly driving usage and growth.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
According to court records, Rogers was driving the vehicle and Arrington was a passenger.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of driving

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In many of the later versions, Sita remains safe within the boundary, and Ravana succeeds in abducting her only after inducing her to cross it.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
The geek love she and SBF share in the series is complicated and cringe-inducing.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

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