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as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the medical breakthrough instigated a whole new field of therapy
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as in encourages
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the charge that the scene in the movie had instigated teenagers to commit similar acts of vandalism
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Recent Examples of instigates
Von then explains that drinking instigates the desire to do coke.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
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Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Instigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instigates. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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