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as in causes
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 urges
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 prompts
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Accessories include a cookie that shakes when Grogu performs the Force move and a charge accessory that activates lights, sounds, and prompts a Grogu response.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Though Cee Cee prompts some independence in her friend, Bertie’s sheen hasn’t rubbed off on her needy pal.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, if inflation begins to weaken economic growth and prompts more aggressive rate reductions, gold could benefit again.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Accessories include a cookie that shakes when Grogu performs the Force move and a charge accessory that activates lights, sounds, and prompts a Grogu response.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Though Cee Cee prompts some independence in her friend, Bertie’s sheen hasn’t rubbed off on her needy pal.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, if inflation begins to weaken economic growth and prompts more aggressive rate reductions, gold could benefit again.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The good news is that depending on how your prompts are worded, there is a solid chance that GPT-5 will select one of the GPT-5 submodels that will do a bang-up job of answering your prompt.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompts
Verb
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In that one, a high-profile divorce case between tech titan Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) causes shockwaves.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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In the western hemisphere the hantavirus typically causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly infection.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Another recommendation urges the city to create a regional digital equity coalition that includes public agencies, community organizations and private partners.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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His mom repeatedly urges him to turn around as Gritty quietly sneaks up behind him.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Road closures remain in place Road closures continue across portions of Echols and Clinch counties near the Pineland Road fire, and officials are urging drivers to follow all barricades and instructions from law enforcement.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The American Frugal Housewife (1829), A Treatise on Domestic Economy (1842), and The American Woman’s Home (1869) offered instructions on everything from bread-baking to furniture to babies, all wrapped up with a submit-to-your-husband bow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Matching your curtains to your wall color creates a seamless, sophisticated look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Armbruster encourages drivers to compare prices between stations instead of automatically stopping at the same place every time to fill up.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The dot-com crash and the 2008 financial crisis are painful reminders that every boom eventually ends.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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The staircase to the second floor had a stair lift, and into my head drifted an image of an elderly widow, slowly ascending to her bedroom after eating alone, her kitchen overflowing with porcelain and crystal reminders of dinner parties long ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The next step is urgent implementation so this policy creates meaningful change, expands homeownership, generates city revenue, helps schools struggling with enrollment and meets housing needs without harming existing residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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These liquids are pumped into a central unit, where a chemical reaction generates electricity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Noun
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For four of these systems, the observations were sensitive enough to allow the astronomers to measure the masses of the component stars from first principles, independent of any guidance from theoretical models.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Prompts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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