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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
Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
An Arsenal throw-in on their right-hand side, in the 14th minute, prompts chants of ‘Same old Arsenal, always cheating’ as the clock ticks away.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fans who want to be among the first to know can call (430) 789-9797 and follow the text message prompts to sign up for updates.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
This prompts Byron to spiral and shift his priorities.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Silence creates space, and often prompts the other person to keep talking.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
If there is a bus or train that is coming close to the location that someone is requesting a microtransit ride, the algorithm prompts them to use public transport instead, Tillunger said.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Sophie believes this unquestioningly until Benedict prompts her to reevaluate why.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
An Arsenal throw-in on their right-hand side, in the 14th minute, prompts chants of ‘Same old Arsenal, always cheating’ as the clock ticks away.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fans who want to be among the first to know can call (430) 789-9797 and follow the text message prompts to sign up for updates.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
This prompts Byron to spiral and shift his priorities.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Silence creates space, and often prompts the other person to keep talking.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
If there is a bus or train that is coming close to the location that someone is requesting a microtransit ride, the algorithm prompts them to use public transport instead, Tillunger said.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Sophie believes this unquestioningly until Benedict prompts her to reevaluate why.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 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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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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There isn't any research showing that drinking caffeine right after waking up causes an afternoon crash, nor is there evidence that delaying caffeine can prevent it.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The letter, first reported by Aviation Week, urges Musk to consider more affordable pricing.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the Arctic becomes a top trending travel destination, Lambe urges travelers to see this special place—like Iqaluit’s vast open tundra dotted by mountains, rivers, and rocky outcrops—through an Indigenous point of view, in which humans are inextricably intertwined with the natural world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adjust the seeding depth and rate according to the label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Regulating heat in these systems creates the right conditions for peak efficiency and performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adams said reminders were sent throughout the day through the poll workers’ messaging system.—
Tracey McManus,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, re-reading ‘Between the Lines’ brings reminders of the richness of Carrick’s experience.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ground-penetrating radar can detect nonmetallic objects but performs poorly in wet or uneven terrain, or ground covered by vegetation, and often generates high false-alarm rates.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to Mary Shelley’s telekinetic puppeteering of Ida/Penelope, the feminist rage that sets the story in motion generates exciting and spectacular events.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take the time in spring to make some measurements and observations that will aid your garden come summer.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anthropogenic material, the observations show, has become woven into deep-sea ecosystems even in environments that might seem entirely beyond the reach of human activity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Prompts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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