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
Snowden cited a lack of relationship with cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes as the impetus for his decision to leave and went to a school that will offer both football and baseball.
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Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
One major impetus behind the brand’s launch was to directly tell consumers about who are the people who make their clothing.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
This structural inequity points to a shortfall in the current retirement landscape and should be an impetus for companies to consider redesigning their retirement benefit plans.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
But according to a team source, the impetus for Burnes’ six-year, $210 million deal stemmed more from increases in revenues from attendance and sponsorship and the standard competitive-balance tax proceeds.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
One major impetus behind the brand’s launch was to directly tell consumers about who are the people who make their clothing.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
This structural inequity points to a shortfall in the current retirement landscape and should be an impetus for companies to consider redesigning their retirement benefit plans.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
But according to a team source, the impetus for Burnes’ six-year, $210 million deal stemmed more from increases in revenues from attendance and sponsorship and the standard competitive-balance tax proceeds.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impetus
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Once a steadfast critic of Trump’s policies, Snoop’s presence on this stage left fans questioning whether financial incentives or a strategic rebranding motivated his change of heart.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fram Energy’s approach not only democratizes access to clean energy but also aligns financial incentives across stakeholders.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the hours and days that followed Andrews’ heartbreaking drop in the corner of the end zone, his teammates offered praise and words of encouragement.—
Sam Cohn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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The same study noted that businesses that offered words of encouragement, acts of appreciation or other kind acts helped improve engagement and accountability among the workforce.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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This storytelling reveals the leader’s motivations and principles, helping team members feel more connected to their vision and approach.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Police say Clarke has refused to speak or provide any motivation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The new payments, known as Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), are being sent to eligible taxpayers who did not claim federal stimulus checks they were entitled to as part of their tax returns for 2021.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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From bailing out financial institutions in 2008 to funding government stimulus programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed has consistently prioritized political expediency over economic fundamentals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Impetus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetus. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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