as in compelling
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1
as in driving
to set or keep in motion
gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Becca Longmire,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025 -
And that now is, by far, the most compelling part of the film.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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Since then, her appearances at NFL games has been conspicuous and often noted by NFL commentators.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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That kind of picking and choosing is more conspicuous than ever.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
Alistair Smout,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.—
David Hodari,
NBC News,
29 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, she’s drawn to Anja (Saskia Rosendahl), a struggling single mother from the Brandenburg countryside where Isabell’s architect father built a striking modernist home.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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There are other big names within striking distance of first place, Bryson DeChambeau at four under par, Brooks Koepka and Bubba Watson at three under par, and Phil Mickelson at even par.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The flare cut is also wide enough to be noticeable, but slim enough to wear without feeling too voluminous.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Impelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impelling. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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