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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2
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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as in influencing
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Recent Examples of prompting
Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
By generating comprehensive solutions with minimal prompting, ChatGPT-5 removes the need for these mental rehearsals, creating a skill gap between competence and performance.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Computer scientist Peter Burke has unveiled a robot that uses generative AI models to train its brain and host hardware, subject to proper prompting by handlers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
In this case, the ransomware spread to the Asahi Group's servers, prompting the company to shut down its IT operations to contain the threat.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The protests led to at least 22 deaths and over 100 injuries, prompting President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Officials in Russia and close ally Belarus acknowledged last month that some drones used as part of Russia’s war in Ukraine had entered the territory of EU and NATO member Poland, prompting a scramble by Polish and NATO allies in which fighter jets were deployed to shoot them down.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Last month, Cavill suffered a leg injury while training for the film – as first reported by Deadline – prompting a production delay on the Chad Stahelski directed reboot until after the first of the year.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The comment is clearly offensive, prompting a painfully uncomfortable conversation in which Patrick is forced to confront his quasi-racist expectations.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
The Chargers officially ruled him out Friday for Sunday’s game, prompting additional changes to the offensive line.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Extracting valuable hypotheses requires careful prompting, iterative feedback, and a willingness to engage in a kind of dialogue with the AI, notes Swanson.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
By generating comprehensive solutions with minimal prompting, ChatGPT-5 removes the need for these mental rehearsals, creating a skill gap between competence and performance.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Computer scientist Peter Burke has unveiled a robot that uses generative AI models to train its brain and host hardware, subject to proper prompting by handlers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Many affected residents and business owners lacked flood insurance, prompting calls for financial support.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
In this case, the ransomware spread to the Asahi Group's servers, prompting the company to shut down its IT operations to contain the threat.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The protests led to at least 22 deaths and over 100 injuries, prompting President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Officials in Russia and close ally Belarus acknowledged last month that some drones used as part of Russia’s war in Ukraine had entered the territory of EU and NATO member Poland, prompting a scramble by Polish and NATO allies in which fighter jets were deployed to shoot them down.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Last month, Cavill suffered a leg injury while training for the film – as first reported by Deadline – prompting a production delay on the Chad Stahelski directed reboot until after the first of the year.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The comment is clearly offensive, prompting a painfully uncomfortable conversation in which Patrick is forced to confront his quasi-racist expectations.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
The Chargers officially ruled him out Friday for Sunday’s game, prompting additional changes to the offensive line.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompting
Verb
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Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Salmon said his counselor suggested his attraction to men was his father’s fault because his job kept him away from home a lot, causing Salmon to identify more with his mother.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin emerged as a moral voice, urging an end to the war and healing for Israel's internal divisions.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The city of Evanston, an urban suburb of Chicago, issued a statement warning its residents of impending raids by ICE agents and urging them to report sightings of law enforcement.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Negotiation and influencing skills are critical capabilities that the candidates can highlight as a testament to their ability to navigate the organizational dynamics, maneuver tricky situations and secure buy-in from detractors, if any.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The pandemic also pushed Afi Maita to launch her own business, both in fashion styling and influencing.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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From checking the latest from a favorite K-pop star to creating a soundtrack for a weekend road trip, ChatGPT handles the context and delivers relevant recommendations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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In susceptible people, the immune system reacts too strongly to minor exposures, creating chronic inflammation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Venus is wrapping up in Virgo in your adventure sector, encouraging you to expand through learning, travel, or fresh perspectives.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Croft urged schools to formally teach digital literacy and parents to reinforce it at home by encouraging keyboard use and balanced screen time.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Could her body handle the hip-swaying, leg-kicking, and straight-up flying through the air?—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yet somehow, in a medium of heavy copper, Fischl captures the lithe, swaying, physical vitality of Ashe, as well as the high-mindedness of the man who was so committed to social causes.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Versant last month filed its first financial reckoning with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and while the breakaway entity is still generating plenty of cash, the flow has been disrupted by the ongoing rash of customer defections.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My record includes bringing major sports franchises like the Heat, Marlins and Panthers; building police substations; crafting the SMART Plan; winning single-member district reforms; and funding after-school programs with private dollars.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Demanding responsibilities in assisting his mom with bills, helping care for his sisters, bringing order to the house.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Prompting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompting. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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