as in stabbing
to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object
gently spurred the horse with his heels
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Recent Examples of spurring
For one, the odd objects have sparked a visual public mayday and melee — one that might be mirroring elements of the ongoing unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) issue, spurring talk of secretive saucer crashes by run-amok alien crewmembers with expired driver licenses.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
However, the flip side is that the pace of quantum development is spurring the crypto community into building solutions and planning for the worst.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For example, the Department of Commerce awarded $16 billion in incentives and tax credits last month alone to boost projects to support the creation of microchips, which the White House credits with spurring $180 billion in private investments in the semiconductor industry.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
The outgoing president is trying the guard the law that unleashed billions in financial incentives aimed at spurring the construction of factories that produce clean-energy products.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Thompson’s murder, which occurred last week outside a hotel in New York City, has captured national attention, spurring conversations about gun violence, corporate America and the health care industry.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
This can create disconnect and tension between parents and kids, says Botwin, possibly spurring mental and physical symptoms of stress.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the firm, the iterative process has grounded the project in real-world applications while spurring technological innovation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Leonard David, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
However, the flip side is that the pace of quantum development is spurring the crypto community into building solutions and planning for the worst.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For example, the Department of Commerce awarded $16 billion in incentives and tax credits last month alone to boost projects to support the creation of microchips, which the White House credits with spurring $180 billion in private investments in the semiconductor industry.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
The outgoing president is trying the guard the law that unleashed billions in financial incentives aimed at spurring the construction of factories that produce clean-energy products.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Thompson’s murder, which occurred last week outside a hotel in New York City, has captured national attention, spurring conversations about gun violence, corporate America and the health care industry.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
This can create disconnect and tension between parents and kids, says Botwin, possibly spurring mental and physical symptoms of stress.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the firm, the iterative process has grounded the project in real-world applications while spurring technological innovation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurring
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The killer wanted for stabbing a father of three to death at a Brooklyn bodega bought a cup of coffee inside before throwing it in the victim’s face in the fight leading up to the slay, shocking video shows.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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That’s when Webb grabbed a hammer and hit Wilson in the head, the source said, but that wasn’t enough to stop him from stabbing her multiple times in the chest and back, mortally wounding her.John Annese, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cast member Bowen Yang appeared dressed as a drone alongside segment host Michael Che, poking fun at the mystery which has left lawmakers and the public demanding answers from government agencies.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Companies perfected the art of evasion, leaving us jabbing the zero key like a deranged woodpecker just to talk to someone with a pulse.Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, too many creditors will simply start jabbing at hard assets and one-time bank account levies without seeing the enormous pot of gold in front of them in the debtor's revenue streams.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Spurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spurring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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