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
This existing strong footprint in Vietnam was the impetus for Hansae’s merger with C&T, a move that expanded its operations there to fabric manufacturing and heightened the level of verticalization within its supply chain.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
The sweeping offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) – with its impetus, equipment and inclusive communications strategy, telling Syria’s disparate and panicked ethnic groups their new society would view them all as one – spoke of a sophisticated hand behind it.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
RealPage has been a greater impetus for all of the actions.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
The museum's launch, in 2003, was the first major impetus for the emergence of a robust new Bahamas art scene tackling issues of race, gender, and postcolonial identity.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
The sweeping offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) – with its impetus, equipment and inclusive communications strategy, telling Syria’s disparate and panicked ethnic groups their new society would view them all as one – spoke of a sophisticated hand behind it.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
RealPage has been a greater impetus for all of the actions.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
The museum's launch, in 2003, was the first major impetus for the emergence of a robust new Bahamas art scene tackling issues of race, gender, and postcolonial identity.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impetus
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While much of the Republican tax agenda involves continuing measures the party passed in 2017, Mr. Trump and other Republicans have floated additional ideas, including no taxes on tips and new incentives for corporations to manufacture in the United States.Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Turning policy into progress is never straightforward, but these diverse approaches show that substantial advancements are achievable when guided by clear targets, market incentives, and supportive legislation.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 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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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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Since September, the Chinese government has unveiled stimulus measures such as monetary policy easing policies and plans to counteract the property market’s decline.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, coupled with all else that is afoot in the wider market are some traders' hopes of an uptick in near-term crude demand from China as the market keenly awaits what further economic stimulus measures are taken by Beijing in the first quarter of the year.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Impetus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetus. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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