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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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2
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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project, a wildfire mitigation treatment on some 30,000 acres, is prompting the closures in the Deschutes National Forest.
—Jenny Kane and Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest new threats is something called a prompt injection attack.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Users can also share their latest prompts to their feeds or remix ideas from others.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
More: 'Sephora kids' trend prompts bill to ban kids from purchasing makeup (again).
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project, a wildfire mitigation treatment on some 30,000 acres, is prompting the closures in the Deschutes National Forest.
—Jenny Kane and Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
And, while a task force has been formed, the children who rely on us need prompt action.
—Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest new threats is something called a prompt injection attack.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Working with the orchestra in real time, Son Lux guided players through prompts to extract textures that became the foundation of the score.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Users can also share their latest prompts to their feeds or remix ideas from others.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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During this six-month period, mussels may have naturally occurring toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning and domoic acid biotoxins, also known as amnesic shellfish poisoning.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Proposing and supporting systemic changes in our health care system, including urging the Green Mountain Care Board to implement hospital/payer-specific revenue caps − an important step toward affordability.—
Dan D'Ambrosio,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio called senior officials in both countries before the attacks, urging them to ease tensions.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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With their quick banter and palpable chemistry, by the time these two kissed in season 4 of Gilmore Girls, fans were at the edge of their seats.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Kidney is quick to credit those who helped him along the way, especially his inner circle.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Which is a reminder that the tax cuts some in Congress want to pay for will be paid for by others.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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So these groups are a real reminder for me that the internet can be such a balm to communities of people who can't access each other offline.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Especially because the way it was created was just a Hail Mary.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Trump was in the Middle Eastern country Tuesday along with several tech CEO’s to encourage further investment.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Senior officials from both sides quickly confirm the deal, which is expected to bring a swift conclusion to military escalation.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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But after a swift recovery, Camille is struck by an inexplicable pain that gradually takes hold of him, threatening his dreams of greatness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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