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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 department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The contact had prompted the video assistant referee (VAR) to recommend an on-field review and eventually Balogun was issued a red card for serious foul play and automatically suspended for one game.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
My time in Philadelphia also prompted me to think about the evolution of historical storytelling, from the mass publications forged by early American leaders like Ben Franklin to the innovative platforms of today enabled by new technologies.
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Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
When a user, expecting to install a trustworthy clipboard manager, encounters the disk image, they’re prompted to press Command-R immediately after double-clicking it.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 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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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
Australia’s rules have prompted similar moves around the world.
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Ainslie Chandler,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
—
Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The contact had prompted the video assistant referee (VAR) to recommend an on-field review and eventually Balogun was issued a red card for serious foul play and automatically suspended for one game.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
My time in Philadelphia also prompted me to think about the evolution of historical storytelling, from the mass publications forged by early American leaders like Ben Franklin to the innovative platforms of today enabled by new technologies.
—
Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
When a user, expecting to install a trustworthy clipboard manager, encounters the disk image, they’re prompted to press Command-R immediately after double-clicking it.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
—
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
Australia’s rules have prompted similar moves around the world.
—
Ainslie Chandler,
Fortune,
27 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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Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
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Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
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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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But the arrival of Buc-ee's supercharged the trend and spawned imitators like Wally's, which has three 50,000-square-foot locations in the Midwest, with plans for more.
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In 2011, Impractical Jokers was launched on Tru TV, and the long-running series has spawned a feature film and several spinoffs.
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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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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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“Prompted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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