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
The Wembley incident, however, has prompted far broader criticism and reignited debate around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
The continuing controversy has prompted comments from many stars of Allen's films.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Eyeglasses With Blue-light Blocking Lenses The research on the negative impact of exposure to blue light before bedtime or for extended periods during the day has prompted many technological solutions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The event has also prompted a strengthening of the city's comptroller office's anti-fraud measures.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His transformation, told through milestones rather than narration, has prompted an outpouring of praise and empathy from viewers who were touched by his journey.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
This prompted two lines of narrative.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The Kim’s Video Underground excavation also prompted some fond reminiscing on the days of VHS tapes and video rental stores.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
In London, her son inquired why the streets were so much cleaner than the streets back home in Brooklyn, and that prompted a lesson about civics and city funding.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
The continuing controversy has prompted comments from many stars of Allen's films.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Eyeglasses With Blue-light Blocking Lenses The research on the negative impact of exposure to blue light before bedtime or for extended periods during the day has prompted many technological solutions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The event has also prompted a strengthening of the city's comptroller office's anti-fraud measures.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His transformation, told through milestones rather than narration, has prompted an outpouring of praise and empathy from viewers who were touched by his journey.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
This prompted two lines of narrative.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The Kim’s Video Underground excavation also prompted some fond reminiscing on the days of VHS tapes and video rental stores.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
In London, her son inquired why the streets were so much cleaner than the streets back home in Brooklyn, and that prompted a lesson about civics and city funding.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompted
Verb
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Although the wildfire is believed to be caused by human activity, the precise action that set it off remains unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's taken some time for scientists to learn how to interpret the data by separating out natural sources of natural carbon dioxide emissions from those caused by human activity.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 26-year-old has been Arsenal’s captain since the summer of 2022, but in August, Adams urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to strip the Norway international of the Arsenal captaincy and hand the role to Declan Rice.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chad Bauman, executive director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, urged the committee to reject the funding allocations in the hopes of obtaining more money for the theater company.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mike Judge has brought the series back twice, first in 2011 and again in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, 40% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 44.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mixing and matching is encouraged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ad’s award has since been revoked and the agency that created it has issued a public apology, but Salvador isn’t done.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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If he had been sold for between £10m and £20m, that alone would have generated significantly more PSR headroom.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The history of trade associations in the United States is deeply connected to the evolution of American business, especially intertwined with the impact of an industrializing economy and the array of regulations those industries spawned.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Survivor’s debut in 2000 marked a turning point in reality television innovation; afterward, many copycats spawned, inspired by the complexity of the gameplay.—
Hannah Berman
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Prompted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompted. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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