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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
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Wednesday's weather already prompted an extreme heat warning by the National Weather Service, with a heat watch issued for the rest of the week.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Most shoppers currently don’t know how long a garment will last, and without a prompt in-store or online, many never consider longevity when buying.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Los Angeles County residents can access assistance for substance-use services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (800) 854-7771, select Option 2 after the language prompt.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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Verb
Upon attempting a traffic stop, the driver fled, prompting a pursuit that ended near Sierra Nevada Street when the driver surrendered.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Wednesday's weather already prompted an extreme heat warning by the National Weather Service, with a heat watch issued for the rest of the week.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Adjective
Beyond model comparisons, ChatPlayground includes image generation, prompt engineering tools, chat history, PDF and image analysis, and priority customer support.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Most shoppers currently don’t know how long a garment will last, and without a prompt in-store or online, many never consider longevity when buying.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Noun
Users can enter a single prompt and compare answers from multiple AI models simultaneously.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Los Angeles County residents can access assistance for substance-use services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (800) 854-7771, select Option 2 after the language prompt.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
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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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Your 10th House of Career and Status receives Jupiter, urging long-range vision and public progress that grows through structure.
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City officials are urging residents to take the heat seriously.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
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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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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Going forward, the city will encourage data center developers to submit an application for a special use district, meaning the site would specifically be used for a data center, nothing else.
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Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
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The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls and his swift entry back into the product scene.
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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