1
as in excitement
something that arouses a strong response from another
the insulting remark was all the incitement that was needed for a fight to break out
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as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the approaching deadline was certainly an incitement to get going on the assignment
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In the oil industry, there is excitement about Trump’s drill-baby-drill ethos.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Kamiya's feelings are understandable, as leakers often kill any excitement for product reveals while derailing the plans of marketing departments.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Wolverines were so invested in talent retention that a One More Year Fund was launched to, as the name suggests, provide financial incentives for stars like Blake Corum to stay for one more year instead of turning pro.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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From tax credits and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers to incentives for builders to invest in new construction, these positive proposals would have positively affected this vexing problem.—
David Byrd,
Baltimore Sun,
20 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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By offering the bears verbal encouragement—and treats like carrots and apples—keepers can train them to participate in their own medical care: for example, by teaching the animals to hold out a paw for a blood draw or stand up on cue for a visual examination of the torso and legs.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Michelle says that while the impending inauguration may have been the impetus behind the event, the celebration was so much more than its context.—
Oliver Haug,
Them,
20 Jan. 2025
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Russian analysts say that the impetus from Washington to revive diplomacy represents a potential sea change.—
Fred Weir,
The Christian Science Monitor,
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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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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“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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