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adjective

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noun (1)

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noun (2)

as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring

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Recent Examples of prompt
Verb
But other types of pain and soreness should prompt you to take a different action, whether that’s to take a few days of recovery or seek medical treatment. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 23 June 2025 But some fires were threatening populated areas, prompting evacuations in the Interior region. Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Adjective
Upskill with purpose: Dedicate 30 minutes daily to develop skills in AI-adjacent areas like digital literacy, communication and prompt design. Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Other high-performing formats included player prompt videos that spotlight athlete personalities, as well as celebrity or influencer-related posts that often have the benefit of reaching audiences outside diehard sports followers. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Noun
With the right prompts, team members can improve while shipping at speed. Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 The issue was said to be resolved within hours, and Musk’s company has since stated that the issue was due to an unauthorized change to the bot’s prompts from a rogue employee, adding that the system would be updated to address the problem. Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for prompt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
  • Middle East stocks largely fell on Sunday, and analysts expect other world markets to slide Monday over fears that rising oil prices will cause global economic disruption and lead to stagflation.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 June 2025
  • As kick-off approached, the ground was only a third full and looked likely to cause FIFA some embarrassment.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • Residents are urged to stay alert, remain aware of their surroundings.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
  • With Israel saying its operation could last weeks, and Netanyahu urging Iran's people to rise up against their Islamic clerical rulers, fears have grown of a regional conflagration dragging in outside powers.
    Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel truly does give you an immediate glow.
    Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
  • Fire and Rescue officials provided immediate on-scene care for the victim, who was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Some fans were quick to show concern for Paltrow in the comments, warning the Goop founder about the dangers of topless cooking.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 June 2025
  • Israel was quick to retaliate, targeting an oil refinery and hitting buildings in Tehran.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year.
    Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
  • The goal is to create rituals that help individuals manage anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • These plays still aren’t consistent from Ivey, but look for the Pistons to put him in more pick-and-roll situations to encourage more growth in that department.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • State lawmakers created the program in 2017 to encourage more publicly funded, privately run schools to open in areas where traditional public schools had been failing for years, giving students and families in those neighborhoods a way to bail out of a persistently struggling school.
    Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • First responders successfully completed 19 swift water rescues, according to Morrisey.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
  • The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • That takes us to the flip side of this trade: If Bane is so good, why was Memphis willing to move on from him?
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 16 June 2025
  • Takeaway: The companies leading Latin America's transformation are those whose leaders are willing to break the rules to rewrite the game—and inspire others to follow.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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