1
as in caused
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 urged
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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Recent Examples of prompted
But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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Ty Oneil,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Ferris Fire - evacuations underway Another fire farther south has burned approximately 250 acres and prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for residents on Lone Dome Road and 521 Road up to McPhee Dam, and for everyone at the Bradfield Campground.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Australia’s rules have prompted similar moves around the world.
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Ainslie Chandler,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The performance prompted manager Marcelo Bielsa to make halftime changes, which included pulling former Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez early.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
—
Ty Oneil,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Ferris Fire - evacuations underway Another fire farther south has burned approximately 250 acres and prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for residents on Lone Dome Road and 521 Road up to McPhee Dam, and for everyone at the Bradfield Campground.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Australia’s rules have prompted similar moves around the world.
—
Ainslie Chandler,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
—
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The performance prompted manager Marcelo Bielsa to make halftime changes, which included pulling former Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez early.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompted
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Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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The union’s chief negotiator urged Newsom and the state’s other leaders to include a raise for SEIU Local 1000 employees in light of the state’s relatively strong budget.
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Democratic campaign committees also urged the Supreme Court to uphold the caps.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
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In 1981, President Reagan signed an executive order creating the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and encouraged more federal funding for HBCUs.
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The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information that could help the investigation are encouraged to contact HSCO.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.
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