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
Among the victims were two boys, ages 12 and 14, whose deaths have rattled their community in Northeast Washington and prompted broader fears about an uptick in gun violence that typically unfolds in warmer weather.
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Marissa J. Lang, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The visit was prompted by information from a family member of the person who lived in the home.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Since the decline prompted by the surprise start of the Iran war, the S&P 500 has rebounded over 13% to, as of mid-day on April 17, notch an all-time record of 7140.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The twin-island Caribbean nation has been struggling with surging crime, including deadly gang violence, which prompted authorities to extend an existing state of emergency last month.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
That prompted more orders for repairs and more extensions from FERC.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
That moment prompted a series of events that led to the smooth midfielder spending the past month in Portugal recovering from a bad dead leg.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Several other trades amid the Iran war effort have prompted scrutiny.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The shooting prompted the closure of all lanes on the eastbound 105 Freeway west of Vermont Avenue.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Marissa J. Lang, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The visit was prompted by information from a family member of the person who lived in the home.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Since the decline prompted by the surprise start of the Iran war, the S&P 500 has rebounded over 13% to, as of mid-day on April 17, notch an all-time record of 7140.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The twin-island Caribbean nation has been struggling with surging crime, including deadly gang violence, which prompted authorities to extend an existing state of emergency last month.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
That prompted more orders for repairs and more extensions from FERC.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
That moment prompted a series of events that led to the smooth midfielder spending the past month in Portugal recovering from a bad dead leg.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Several other trades amid the Iran war effort have prompted scrutiny.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The shooting prompted the closure of all lanes on the eastbound 105 Freeway west of Vermont Avenue.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompted
Verb
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Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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The book raised issues about conservation and the environmental problems caused by synthetic pesticides.—
Makenna Morrison Gary,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Others urged buyers to stockpile.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The two seem poles apart philosophically — when Cherki assisted Foden with a rabona earlier in the season, Guardiola urged him to learn from Lionel Messi’s ‘simplicity’.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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But that night the Red Sox bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and Thursday brought a sense of deja vu.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Down 20, Murray brought the ball over halfcourt, looking for space.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nonpropagandized instruction of the history and relevance of May Day could have been encouraged.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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City officials have encouraged Golden Leaf restaurant to install an expensive filter to address the pungent smell, though owners insist that none of their immediate shopping center neighbors have complained about the odor.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 festival drew more than 11,400 attendees and generated significant global media reach.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Summer-like temperatures will give way to chilly weather across the Northeast beginning on Monday as residents in the Midwest and Plains clean up after a spell of severe weather that spawned multiple tornadoes.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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In their second year, an H100 spawned $36,000 in annual profit for a 137% return on investment.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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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 27 Apr. 2026.
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