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as in inspires
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 promotes
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 provokes
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 urges
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 encourages
Cruising retrograde, Jupiter encourages a little healing in partnership with Chiron.
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The democratization of capital not only encourages entrepreneurship and fuels small-business growth but also serves as a vital societal function.
—Oz Alon, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ruth’s House is a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children and build their own futures.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Improved cell turnover ensures the skin has a smooth texture and even tone and encourages collagen production.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Often called the Chelsea Chop, this trim tidies up plants and encourages a second flush of blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The democratization of capital not only encourages entrepreneurship and fuels small-business growth but also serves as a vital societal function.
—Oz Alon, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ruth’s House is a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children and build their own futures.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Improved cell turnover ensures the skin has a smooth texture and even tone and encourages collagen production.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Often called the Chelsea Chop, this trim tidies up plants and encourages a second flush of blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encourages
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Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Libras are adept at balancing conflicting interests, but this week’s urges sure do present a conundrum!Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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The single-shot strategy urges voters to cast a ballot for only one of the two seats, which strengthens that candidate while depriving candidates of the second seat of a vote.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Miami Dade is a member of New America’s Public Interest Technology Network, which cultivates tech professionals who are ethics-savvy.Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Situated on 104 acres, Breaux Vineyards cultivates 17 varietals and is renowned for its Old World-style wines, including award-winning nebbiolo and meritage blends.Taryn White, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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This safety net fosters open communication, where innovation and creative problem-solving thrive.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Over time, these cycles improve your ability to concentrate and create a sense of accomplishment that motivates you to stay on track.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This motivates sellers to find ways to lower their prices to compete.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Encourages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encourages. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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