as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test
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Recent Examples of motivation
The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a surge of conspiracy theories online surrounding suspect Luigi Mangione and his possible motivations.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Neptune Direct in Pisces Will Clear Away the Fog and Let Your Intuition Bloom
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Aligning with friends who share similar interests and have a flair for adventure is going to spark up the motivation to hang out in the upcoming snowy days, Aries.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
In a statement of administrative policy, the White House questioned the motivation behind the measure.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Any kind of success in change management will ultimately depend on the attitude and motivation of a manufacturer's employees.
—Andreas Eschbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Neptune Direct in Pisces Will Clear Away the Fog and Let Your Intuition Bloom
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Aligning with friends who share similar interests and have a flair for adventure is going to spark up the motivation to hang out in the upcoming snowy days, Aries.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
In a statement of administrative policy, the White House questioned the motivation behind the measure.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Any kind of success in change management will ultimately depend on the attitude and motivation of a manufacturer's employees.
—Andreas Eschbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for motivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motivation
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Unlike rebates and tax credits for electric cars, applicants don’t have to first buy the e-bike to get the incentive.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The system then moves to stage two to identify infected herds through bulk tank sampling, before stage three to rapidly respond to infected cattle using existing incentive programs, movement controls and contact tracing.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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What was the impetus for the flag on the Stankonia cover?Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The true impetus for their overhaul, however, was climate-related.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet, according to the lawsuit, the chatbots' encouragements can turn dark, inappropriate, or even violent.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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The massive stimulus spending that dulled the worst effects of COVID-19 and helped speed the recovery were also prime factors in the runaway inflation that came on the other side of the crisis.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Lost in all the talk around tariffs is the news that China announced a new stimulus package.Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Motivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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