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 furor prompted Apple and Google to remove VenApp from their play stores.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The union declined to comment on whether the move prompted any layoffs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The move follows the DOD's controversial policy change that prohibits journalists from soliciting information not officially provided by the government—a restriction that prompted dozens of major news organizations, including the Post, New York Times, CNN and Fox News, to refuse participation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Nintendo’s optimism around the Switch 2 prompted the company to also raise other financial forecasts.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The retirement of longtime Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister in August prompted supervisors to move to appoint someone to serve out the remaining year of his term.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
This prompted her and Hall to get into what would be their last argument.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The viral reaction prompted a studio version, which now marks the act’s 13th top 10 (fittingly) on the list.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Officials said the disturbance prompted the flight’s diversion to Boston, where law enforcement officers met the aircraft and took Usiripalli into custody.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The union declined to comment on whether the move prompted any layoffs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The move follows the DOD's controversial policy change that prohibits journalists from soliciting information not officially provided by the government—a restriction that prompted dozens of major news organizations, including the Post, New York Times, CNN and Fox News, to refuse participation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Nintendo’s optimism around the Switch 2 prompted the company to also raise other financial forecasts.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The retirement of longtime Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister in August prompted supervisors to move to appoint someone to serve out the remaining year of his term.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
This prompted her and Hall to get into what would be their last argument.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The viral reaction prompted a studio version, which now marks the act’s 13th top 10 (fittingly) on the list.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Officials said the disturbance prompted the flight’s diversion to Boston, where law enforcement officers met the aircraft and took Usiripalli into custody.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompted
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At the same time, inflation has caused pain.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chairman claimed his words had been taken out of context, but his comments were splashed across the back of the newspapers and caused a storm of controversy.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chairwoman Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support it, warning in a letter Monday that the company risks losing significant value if the deal fails and Musk opts to step down as chief executive.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the situation deteriorates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany among others have urged their nationals to leave Bamako.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Johnston wrote that the Bright Futures Fund was brought into the diocesan accounting system and was under the regular oversight of its finance office.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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It was famed British actor Laurence Olivier who encouraged Hopkins to pursue mental health therapy and see a psychiatrist.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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See our fan gallery created by Courier Journal photographer Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Examples include the hospitality boxes F1 has created with Lewis Hamilton and Gordon Ramsay for 2025.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The right-hander generated a ground ball to get the force out at home in an extremely close call, and the very next pitch was a risky fly out tracked down by Andy Pages (who entered the game after the bases were loaded).—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For the first time, solar energy generated more electricity than coal across the European Union.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other events in the secondary season include the November 2018 tornado outbreak which spawned at least 10 tornadoes throughout Middle Tennessee, killing one person and injuring three others.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film spawned a divisive sequel — which was also directed by Dante, but not written by Columbus.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Prompted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompted. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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