as in to elicit
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy
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But there has been plenty of alarm over Trump and his administration’s use of power to elicit concessions that raise real First Amendment issues — and whether that should be the main priority of broadcasters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 July 2025 -
The rookie has begun to make throws to elicit a head nod, impressing his teammates.—
Omar Kelly
July 28,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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This rendition of the fan-favorite votive has a zesty citrus aroma with a gourmand twist that evokes buttery pumpkin, vanilla, and cinnamon notes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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If only there was video evidence of Epstein, who died by hanging in his jail cell in 2019, denying Trump’s presence when around female minors, Oliver said, proceeding to play a clip of Epstein refusing to answer the question by evoking his Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
27 July 2025
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The Baxter Building The Baxter Building, the Baxter apartment, and Reed’s lab within it are very much inspired by the architecture of Saarinen and Niemeyer.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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The movie’s director herself was inspired to to bring this to life after having her own experience with matchmaking, but did the film accurately portray real New York City matchmaker experiences?—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Educe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educe. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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