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1
as in causing
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 urging
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 prompting
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recently, her kids, ages 11 and 15, participated in a school walkout in protest of ICE without any prompting from her.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Without any prompting from leadership, there was much discussion in the hallways that Netflix made the right call to exert financial discipline and not get caught up in the hunt.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2016, Arnold went to rehab for alcohol addiction, at the prompting of country singer Charlie Daniels.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
The skill of the future is real-time prompting, including excelling at steering an AI’s output during a live brainstorm.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
On the same day, at Southside Presbyterian Church, in Tucson, Arizona, a similar press conference was held at the prompting of an eccentric goat herder named Jim Corbett, who had been sheltering refugees for the past year and had turned to the church for help.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the miracle of intellectual property, free-enterprise and the prompting of a brilliant record executive, this unlikely collaboration brought together artists and professionals from very different walks of life—shattering geographic, racial, age and faith boundaries.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
All of them gave concerning answers with minimal prompting.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safety.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
At the meeting, Waters said there was some confusion over which fire agency had jurisdiction, prompting a rebuke from Penner.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
That afternoon, a child was swept out by a rip current, prompting a woman and a man to rush into the water to save them, FOX affiliate WOFL and ABC affiliate WFTV reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Curry had two 3-pointers (one made, the other hit the rim) waved off because of offensive fouls that would have tied the score at 48 in the second quarter, prompting Kerr and Green to engage the referees in lengthy conversations.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
In the promo trailer for Episode 2, slated for April 19, Cassie resumes her OnlyFans endeavors wearing a revealing baby costume, prompting Kelly's criticism.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Davis played his usual minutes, scored 27 points and collected 15 rebounds in a 112-105 Lakers win, prompting Fairley to demand a refund of his $2,500 fee, prosecutors said.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Border Patrol agents opened fire on Francisco Longoria, his son and 23-year-old son-in-law after breaking the driver’s side window of his truck, prompting him to drive off.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Knowing how to drive is the prompting.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recently, her kids, ages 11 and 15, participated in a school walkout in protest of ICE without any prompting from her.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Without any prompting from leadership, there was much discussion in the hallways that Netflix made the right call to exert financial discipline and not get caught up in the hunt.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2016, Arnold went to rehab for alcohol addiction, at the prompting of country singer Charlie Daniels.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
The skill of the future is real-time prompting, including excelling at steering an AI’s output during a live brainstorm.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
On the same day, at Southside Presbyterian Church, in Tucson, Arizona, a similar press conference was held at the prompting of an eccentric goat herder named Jim Corbett, who had been sheltering refugees for the past year and had turned to the church for help.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the miracle of intellectual property, free-enterprise and the prompting of a brilliant record executive, this unlikely collaboration brought together artists and professionals from very different walks of life—shattering geographic, racial, age and faith boundaries.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
All of them gave concerning answers with minimal prompting.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safety.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
At the meeting, Waters said there was some confusion over which fire agency had jurisdiction, prompting a rebuke from Penner.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
That afternoon, a child was swept out by a rip current, prompting a woman and a man to rush into the water to save them, FOX affiliate WOFL and ABC affiliate WFTV reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Curry had two 3-pointers (one made, the other hit the rim) waved off because of offensive fouls that would have tied the score at 48 in the second quarter, prompting Kerr and Green to engage the referees in lengthy conversations.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
In the promo trailer for Episode 2, slated for April 19, Cassie resumes her OnlyFans endeavors wearing a revealing baby costume, prompting Kelly's criticism.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Davis played his usual minutes, scored 27 points and collected 15 rebounds in a 112-105 Lakers win, prompting Fairley to demand a refund of his $2,500 fee, prosecutors said.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Border Patrol agents opened fire on Francisco Longoria, his son and 23-year-old son-in-law after breaking the driver’s side window of his truck, prompting him to drive off.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompting
Noun
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Once dismissed as a side hustle or vanity career, social media influencing has rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative—and measurable—jobs in the modern economy.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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We are faced with a next generation of AI-enabled influencing that is readily undertaken on a massive scale.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Thilo Maack, a marine biologist at Greenpeace, told The Associated Press the efforts are actually causing the animal severe stress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit Officials are urging people attending the draft and going to Pittsburgh to use public transit with major road closures and traffic restrictions that will be in place throughout the three-day event.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In March, Israel’s minister of diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, sent a letter urging Ottawa to increase efforts to protect Jewish communities after three synagogues in the Toronto area were hit by gunfire within just one week.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s an ever present sense of the air moving, seen in the grass swaying and the smoke drifting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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While Kesteloo is used to traveling at sea, the rocking and swaying of the boat might affect you differently.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the standoff continued, Wenger was allegedly observed creating additional weapons, including taping a knife to a pole to form a spear, Podgorski said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Between parking restrictions and road closures, Boston is encouraging Marathon Monday visitors to walk, bike, take the T — anything but drive — to watch the runners or attend the day’s festivities.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The five-star analyst added that growing demand in scale-up networking is giving confidence in continued strength in future earnings, encouraging investors to look beyond 2027 and factor in these opportunities.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the same way that Christ fasted to resist the tempting of the biblical adversary, many Christians are also called to fast and give up the temptations of their daily lives during Lent.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This was the surprise contender of the week, generating plenty of buzz among industry insiders at the show.—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Simplification becomes just as important a link in the process as generating ideas in the first place.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Prompting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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