motiving

verb

Definition of motivingnext
present participle of motive
as in setting off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motiving
  1. motivating
  2. animating
  3. activating
  4. driving
  5. energizing
  6. inducing
  7. galvanizing
  8. inspiring
Verb
  • There needed to be something motivating the gnomes, something more sinister and more personal against Wallace and Gromit.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Managers must be skilled in fostering engagement, motivating employees and delivering feedback.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivating
Verb
  • But when seen against the context of Wednesday’s market rout, the direction of those shifts also gives an indication, however faint, of the narrative animating the markets.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Torso 2 dons a white transparent skin that encloses 910 muscle fibers animating its 164 degrees of freedom and includes 182 sensors for feedback control.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of animating
Verb
  • The sleeve was also successfully used to deliver a virtual stroking sensation, by sequentially activating the pouches one after another.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Rams will receive a boost this week after activating tight end Tyler Higbee, who will make his 2024 debut against the Jets.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of activating
Verb
  • See our analysis of Capital One Valuation for a closer look at what’s driving our price estimate for the company.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This holiday season, Mike Morse Law Firm and AAA are once again offering free alternatives to driving home under the influence.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Verb
  • Labels now often feature information on whether a strain is designed to be energizing, calming, or helpful for sleep.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Venus in Aquarius is energizing your sixth house of work routines and daily rituals, inspiring you to take a fresh approach to your health habits and work processes.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • This nourishing serum is powered by a blend of watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower extracts, all of which contain a slew of antioxidants that condition dry ends and protect against damage-inducing environmental aggressors.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The employment market is strong, economic growth is exceeding expectations, and potential inflation-inducing changes in fiscal and immigration policy loom large.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of inducing
Verb
  • Yoon’s gamble backfired spectacularly, galvanizing many in the vibrant Asian democracy to call for his removal.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of galvanizing
Verb
  • Peter Ferry was passionately an author and teacher, inspiring decades of students in his English and writing classes at Lake Forest High School, a youthful crowd of many thousands that included such later famous people as actor Vince Vaughn and author Dave Eggers.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Customers are increasingly seeking out brands that mirror their desire for greater traceability and sustainability, inspiring a positive shift in the industry.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
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