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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
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
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
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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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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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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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