as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery
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Recent Examples of impetus
Amidst all the talk in Washington about tax reform, it’s lost to most Americans what is the principal impetus behind it.
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Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The thing is that a lot of the impetus for this was misinformation around the 2016 presidential election, like the fake news that the Pope had endorsed Donald Trump or conspiracy theories around Hillary Clinton.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2025
But eventually, finally, Ball Arena provided an impetus for development of a downtown corridor that will strengthen the bond between ownership and the city — while potentially making billions of dollars for the Kroenke family.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Mirchandani discusses the impetus behind founding her firm and how she was driven by a familial entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for personal autonomy during her son’s early years.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The thing is that a lot of the impetus for this was misinformation around the 2016 presidential election, like the fake news that the Pope had endorsed Donald Trump or conspiracy theories around Hillary Clinton.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2025
But eventually, finally, Ball Arena provided an impetus for development of a downtown corridor that will strengthen the bond between ownership and the city — while potentially making billions of dollars for the Kroenke family.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Mirchandani discusses the impetus behind founding her firm and how she was driven by a familial entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for personal autonomy during her son’s early years.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impetus
Noun
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Targeted retaliation is designed to give supporters of Donald Trump an incentive to try to persuade him to deescalate any trade war.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a region with robust transit alternatives, tolling also serves as an incentive for commuters to explore more sustainable transportation modes, reducing congestion and emissions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Seek encouragement from trusted colleagues, mentors or family members. 4.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Montessori principles foster a collaborative environment where encouragement, teamwork and camaraderie flourish.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Distractions creep in, and setbacks sap your motivation.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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My decision to part ways was a long term career decision that was not shaped by short term motivations.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Deal-making activity in China ramps up Merger and acquisition deals in China are starting to rebound as Beijing’s stimulus measures start to bear fruit, while pressure from Donald Trump’s tariffs is also driving industry consolidation.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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The other half, to set up a community advisory panel to help operate the monitors and publish the results, is coming from the federal government’s COVID-19 stimulus spending.—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Impetus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetus. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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