Synonyms of spurring

spurring

verb

present participle of spur

as in stabbing

to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object

gently spurred the horse with his heels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stabbing
• poking
• goading
• prodding
• digging
• punching
• nudging
• knocking
• jabbing
• propelling
• drilling
• driving
• jogging
• sticking
• pricking
• chucking
• puncturing
• perforating
• piercing
• boring
• haling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spurring

The prospect of this loss is already spurring panic among some satellite operators, said Caleb Henry, director of research at analytics firm Quilty Space. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

And just as RPOs seem to be spurring a new phase of space warfare, the possibilities for their beneficial, peaceful use are proliferating, too. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

During that campaign, Lee had come out against a proposal for a dedicated bus lane on Nordhoff Street, spurring pushback from residents in Northridge. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

But this is precisely what is spurring greater efforts among local election official and volunteers to boost both trust and transparency. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026

Predecessor Justin Trudeau's government had assailed Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, spurring a five-year diplomatic split. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Instead, Covert argued the legislation was likely to spur more businesses to choose Texas or other states, spurring building in places with less climate and environmental protections. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Caffeine is among the key ingredients, greatly contributing to the formula’s follicle-stimulating—and, ultimately, growth-spurring—effect. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

With aggressive state tax incentives spurring investments in production infrastructure, voiceover work has nearly quintupled in the Garden State since 2019, XR found. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026