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1
as in causing
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 urging
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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Recent Examples of prompting
Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Knowing how to drive is the prompting.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Build Capability Instead Of Creating Dependency The World Quality Report highlights that 66% of respondents struggle to find talent with AI skills that go beyond surface-level prompting.
—Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recently, her kids, ages 11 and 15, participated in a school walkout in protest of ICE without any prompting from her.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Without any prompting from leadership, there was much discussion in the hallways that Netflix made the right call to exert financial discipline and not get caught up in the hunt.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2016, Arnold went to rehab for alcohol addiction, at the prompting of country singer Charlie Daniels.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
On the same day, at Southside Presbyterian Church, in Tucson, Arizona, a similar press conference was held at the prompting of an eccentric goat herder named Jim Corbett, who had been sheltering refugees for the past year and had turned to the church for help.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the miracle of intellectual property, free-enterprise and the prompting of a brilliant record executive, this unlikely collaboration brought together artists and professionals from very different walks of life—shattering geographic, racial, age and faith boundaries.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The concerts were canceled after the terrorist plot was uncovered, prompting Swifties to take to the streets to come together in an act of communal support.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2026
But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Last week, Maryland experienced several days with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s, prompting counties to open cooling centers.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 May 2026
One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Instead of teaching users to spend hours learning prompting frameworks or configure agent pipelines, WorkBuddy simply delivers.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Aldermen impatient with the process stretching back two years pressured Johnson to pick a replacement system earlier this month, arguing during a hearing that ShotSpotter saved the lives of gunshot victims by prompting police to respond even when Chicagoans did not call police.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Honda Center became a noisy barn and not just because of the sound system or prompting from the in-house DJ.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Noun
These followers, or individuals who react or respond to the prompting of opinion leaders, may not necessarily qualify as opinion leaders themselves.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Knowing how to drive is the prompting.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Build Capability Instead Of Creating Dependency The World Quality Report highlights that 66% of respondents struggle to find talent with AI skills that go beyond surface-level prompting.
—Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recently, her kids, ages 11 and 15, participated in a school walkout in protest of ICE without any prompting from her.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Without any prompting from leadership, there was much discussion in the hallways that Netflix made the right call to exert financial discipline and not get caught up in the hunt.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2016, Arnold went to rehab for alcohol addiction, at the prompting of country singer Charlie Daniels.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
On the same day, at Southside Presbyterian Church, in Tucson, Arizona, a similar press conference was held at the prompting of an eccentric goat herder named Jim Corbett, who had been sheltering refugees for the past year and had turned to the church for help.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the miracle of intellectual property, free-enterprise and the prompting of a brilliant record executive, this unlikely collaboration brought together artists and professionals from very different walks of life—shattering geographic, racial, age and faith boundaries.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
The approach of both Biden and then Harris to this issue angered progressives, prompting many to vote for third parties in numbers that may have made the difference in swing states like Michigan.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The concerts were canceled after the terrorist plot was uncovered, prompting Swifties to take to the streets to come together in an act of communal support.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2026
But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Last week, Maryland experienced several days with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s, prompting counties to open cooling centers.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 May 2026
One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Instead of teaching users to spend hours learning prompting frameworks or configure agent pipelines, WorkBuddy simply delivers.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Aldermen impatient with the process stretching back two years pressured Johnson to pick a replacement system earlier this month, arguing during a hearing that ShotSpotter saved the lives of gunshot victims by prompting police to respond even when Chicagoans did not call police.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Honda Center became a noisy barn and not just because of the sound system or prompting from the in-house DJ.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompting
Noun
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Seven states have now passed legislation to regulate family influencing, but these laws mostly just ensure that parents set aside a percentage of earnings to compensate their children.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2026
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Once dismissed as a side hustle or vanity career, social media influencing has rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative—and measurable—jobs in the modern economy.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mobile or small cluster targets hiding in residential areas are far better dealt with by drones, causing minimal surrounding damage, especially when dealing with a nominally friendly country like Iraq.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Washing your hair once a week can help replenish natural hair oils that moisturize your hair and scalp, without causing excess greasiness.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Talarico is a threat to Texas and will raise more money than any other Democrat in America, Paxton said, urging his supporters to donate to his campaign.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Since Thomas's death, David Parfett has become an advocate for change, urging more rigorous legislation to confront online spaces that guide people toward harm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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There’s an ever present sense of the air moving, seen in the grass swaying and the smoke drifting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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While Kesteloo is used to traveling at sea, the rocking and swaying of the boat might affect you differently.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The combination is simple yet complex, creating a subtle sweetness.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The intricate, contrasting embroidery detail on this babydoll dress is stunning, creating a cool textural element to this look.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Verb
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His family continues to push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a federal bill that would ban chokeholds and restrict no-knock warrants in federal cases, while encouraging similar changes nationwide.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The company is also encouraging customers to request temporary protective coverings for electrical facilities near active worksites to help prevent accidental contact with uninsulated power lines.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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In the same way that Christ fasted to resist the tempting of the biblical adversary, many Christians are also called to fast and give up the temptations of their daily lives during Lent.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Prompting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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