1
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
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
This reality prompts global government funding and quantum strategy.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The acids in coffee boost your gut’s production of gastrin, a hormone that prompts the muscles in your colon to contract and kickstart bowel movements.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 12 June 2026
Meantime, opponents of the technology said the city should not rush to spend millions on a system that prompts questions over effectiveness.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 2016 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, The Girl in the River is the rare piece of art that actually prompts change.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Servers carve the duck tableside, slicing the crisp skin and tender meat in full view of nearby tables, which only prompts more customers to ask for it.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
This prompts Phan’s great-uncle to nod and smile.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
The second room also pays homage to Prince’s loyal fans, and prompts them to reflect on the 10 years since his death.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
This reality prompts global government funding and quantum strategy.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The acids in coffee boost your gut’s production of gastrin, a hormone that prompts the muscles in your colon to contract and kickstart bowel movements.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 12 June 2026
Meantime, opponents of the technology said the city should not rush to spend millions on a system that prompts questions over effectiveness.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 2016 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, The Girl in the River is the rare piece of art that actually prompts change.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Servers carve the duck tableside, slicing the crisp skin and tender meat in full view of nearby tables, which only prompts more customers to ask for it.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
This prompts Phan’s great-uncle to nod and smile.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
The second room also pays homage to Prince’s loyal fans, and prompts them to reflect on the 10 years since his death.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Noun
Build the customer profile that makes your prompts convert, create the ban list that keeps your voice intact, set up the master prompt that produces publish-ready content, repurpose your best ideas across platforms, and batch your month in a single session.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompts
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The plan also urges African countries to preserve former slave forts and castles as memorial sites.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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If someone urges you to splurge, smile, breathe, and pause.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Noun
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For large populations, use a product containing spinosad, bifenthrin or Bacillius thurgiensis, according to label instructions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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The Court also decided on Monday not to grant a retrial to a man convicted in a notorious decades-old cold case, reversing a decision that determined the jurors who convicted Pedro Hernandez of killing Etan Patz more than 40 years ago received improper instructions.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The flyer encourages students to celebrate the end of the school year after finals.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Once activated, the software runs locally on your computer, so there are no recurring payments or renewal reminders.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Regardless, Pompeii stands among the strongest reminders that archaeologists are unearthing the past and its people, each of whom had hopes, dreams, and—particularly evident in this case—fears.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In phase one, an agent analyzes requests and generates recommendations, but humans decide every case.—
Jakob Freund,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Slow attention generates deeper engagement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Interviewers often leave meetings with random observations scribbled on a notepad.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The comic was partially inspired by Tamaki’s observations of students during teaching at the New York City School of Visual Arts, or just small frustrations.—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prompts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompts. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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