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as in reassured
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as in supported
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as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a pep talk that encouraged the team to get out there and win
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as in promoted
to help the growth or development of
asserted that the government should be encouraging small businesses, not smothering them with regulations
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as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the movie's cheap special effects will not encourage audiences to sit on the edge of their seats but to roll in the aisles with laughter
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as in urged
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the pastor continues to encourage the couple to work out their problems in hopes of saving their marriage
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Recent Examples of encouraged
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Running, walking or strutting in your fabulous Pride attire are all encouraged at this inclusive event where fitness meets celebration.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, for example, spoke at Benedictine College’s commencement in 2024 and encouraged female graduates to become homemakers.
—Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Ruud, the two-time Roland Garros finalist, was somewhat encouraged by his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Sinner at the Italian Open final earlier this month.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
As data centers gobbled up all the available RAM and encouraged memory producers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix to produce server-friendly HBM instead of DDR, shortages and rising costs abound.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
International dealers, meanwhile, seemed encouraged by the level of institutional engagement and by Qatar’s long-term ambitions in culture, even if nobody was pretending the market had fully arrived overnight.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
But with these being averages from a single source – and history showing that shopping around for a mortgage rate can result in finding one significantly below average – buyers and owners are still encouraged to research their options.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Tickets aren’t required but highly encouraged.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
ABC News, 31 May 2026
The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Head coach Pape Thiaw encouraged his players to leave the field in protest and the game only resumed after a 16-minute hiatus.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Readers are asked not to rely on the opinions and analysis expressed in the article and encouraged to do their own research before investing.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Reid was encouraged by how Worthy has practiced through OTAs so far.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Nafis has also noticed the way her flower beds have encouraged kinship in a neighborhood without a lot of community space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Memorial Day is the official launch to summer at the movies, and Hollywood is encouraged by the momentum heading into the season.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 May 2026
Attendees were encouraged to pick up a pair of blank dog tags and choose a name from the wall to research, keeping the memories of those service members alive.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Adjective
Residents are also encouraged to keep pets confined to their property and remove outdoor food sources that may attract wildlife.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Running, walking or strutting in your fabulous Pride attire are all encouraged at this inclusive event where fitness meets celebration.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, for example, spoke at Benedictine College’s commencement in 2024 and encouraged female graduates to become homemakers.
—Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Ruud, the two-time Roland Garros finalist, was somewhat encouraged by his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Sinner at the Italian Open final earlier this month.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
As data centers gobbled up all the available RAM and encouraged memory producers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix to produce server-friendly HBM instead of DDR, shortages and rising costs abound.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
International dealers, meanwhile, seemed encouraged by the level of institutional engagement and by Qatar’s long-term ambitions in culture, even if nobody was pretending the market had fully arrived overnight.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
But with these being averages from a single source – and history showing that shopping around for a mortgage rate can result in finding one significantly below average – buyers and owners are still encouraged to research their options.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Tickets aren’t required but highly encouraged.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Verb
But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Head coach Pape Thiaw encouraged his players to leave the field in protest and the game only resumed after a 16-minute hiatus.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Readers are asked not to rely on the opinions and analysis expressed in the article and encouraged to do their own research before investing.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Reid was encouraged by how Worthy has practiced through OTAs so far.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Nafis has also noticed the way her flower beds have encouraged kinship in a neighborhood without a lot of community space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Memorial Day is the official launch to summer at the movies, and Hollywood is encouraged by the momentum heading into the season.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 May 2026
Attendees were encouraged to pick up a pair of blank dog tags and choose a name from the wall to research, keeping the memories of those service members alive.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouraged
Adjective
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Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.—
Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The 90-minute panel was filled with steady applause, loud cheers, and overt enthusiasm for the NBC series inspired by Buzz Bissinger’s nonfiction book and the subsequent film of the same name.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop more denim midi skirts and button-up shirts inspired by Julia Roberts.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Righty relief prospect Eric Reyzelman dominated at Double A, with 32 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings, before getting promoted to Triple A this week.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Weiss acknowledged internally that pulling the segment after it had already been promoted was a mistake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Violence against women provoked outrage among Indigenous women—and men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The anxiety the show provoked only added to its allure.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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But Senate Republican leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield told The Courant on Wednesday that Lamont should have taken advice from the homeschooling parents who urged him to veto the bill.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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People like Victoria Cosey have opened up and are unafraid to share moments of vulnerability with Williams.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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A lot of filler this season has led us, at long last, to a place where Homelander is mad with power, unafraid of any consequences and about to wreak true havoc on the world.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Encouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouraged. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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