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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help
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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles
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as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed
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as in reminder
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Recent Examples of prompt
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The kingdom says beggars arrive under the guise of religious pilgrimage, prompting Pakistan last year to block more than 4,000 from traveling there.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Implement a strict service-level agreement to ensure seamless transitions and prompt action from each team.
—Ariel Chen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Even if someone were to create hundreds of prompts before finally landing on their final product, the U.S. Copyright Office would still not deem it eligible for licensing, which proves a massive protection for artists currently.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket had a successful debut launch in January, but was not able to stick the landing of its booster, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to ground the rocket.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The kingdom says beggars arrive under the guise of religious pilgrimage, prompting Pakistan last year to block more than 4,000 from traveling there.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Lattice is employing the prompt format to embed AI into its platform experience.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Implement a strict service-level agreement to ensure seamless transitions and prompt action from each team.
—Ariel Chen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
None of these discoveries came from following a prompt.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Even if someone were to create hundreds of prompts before finally landing on their final product, the U.S. Copyright Office would still not deem it eligible for licensing, which proves a massive protection for artists currently.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
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The sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause inflation and slow economic growth, according to economists.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs will cause prices in America to surge, too, adding close to 2% to the Consumer Price Index in 2025, according to the bank.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Musk has also backed the AfD, urging Germans to vote for the right-wing group in elections earlier this year, as well as English far-right figure Tommy Robinson.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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To have the best shot at getting housed, homeless outreach workers urge people to first go into a city or county shelter.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This approach not only helps to diffuse immediate tensions but also lays the groundwork for long-term loyalty.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Because of this, the immediate stimulating effect may be milder.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The director is also quick to point out how this mindset is not exclusive to the U.S. but is also widely spreading in Europe and across the world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Adebayo’s early scoring gave the Heat a quick 9-0 lead, and the Grizzlies did not score until 9:35 in the first quarter.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some items hold deep meaning, reminders of people, places, or seasons of life.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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That something this simple could feel revelatory was a good reminder of just how crapified our tech and media ecosystems have become.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To bring in more visitors, Katsuo-ji came up with a creative way to encourage tourists to engage with the Daruma dolls.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call (410) 685-2022 or email mbelsky@sbwdlaw.com or cdickinson@sbwdlaw.com.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crisis Planning As new challenges come afoot, is the company’s crisis communication plan updated to deliver a swift response?—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be swift with SwiftScan VIP's lifetime subscription access to the app and scanning tools, now just $41.99 (reg.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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