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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help
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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles
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as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed
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as in reminder
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Recent Examples of prompt
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Family dynamics, living arrangements and unresolved memories may become more active, prompting discussions about boundaries and responsibilities.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
That is up to a human using the tool, which makes the person behind each prompt a crucial cog in any workflow.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Players were allowed to offer multiple responses to each prompt and were granted anonymity in order to speak candidly.
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Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Verb
Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Family dynamics, living arrangements and unresolved memories may become more active, prompting discussions about boundaries and responsibilities.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Adjective
The score matters less than the conversations each prompt sparks.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
That is up to a human using the tool, which makes the person behind each prompt a crucial cog in any workflow.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
The feature, available now for free for iOS users, begins with a simple prompt.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Players were allowed to offer multiple responses to each prompt and were granted anonymity in order to speak candidly.
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Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Weber copped to working with the Wu administration to craft his $8-9 million amendment package, which Wu’s chief financial officer urged the Council to accept without additional amendments to avoid layoffs and loss of revenue.
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Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
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On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Both human and artificial, and tantalizingly difficult to parse, the screams puncture the track’s otherwise steamy atmosphere, like a reminder of reality in the middle of a dreamy reverie.
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Need a reminder of what the festivities and events mean for traffic and road shutdowns and detours?
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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Rissetto encourages her patients to cut back on alcoholic beverages.
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Israel has historically negotiated with Palestinian militant groups to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners and detainees even as critics warned the practice could encourage more kidnappings.
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Social media reactions were swift to spot the similarities to the classic skate shoe.
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The night was packed with finishes, including Murtazali Magomedov's rare twister submission and Levan Chokheli's swift TKO.
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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