as in elicited
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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The decision elicited protests from families whose children were receiving care at Rady’s gender clinic and from the broader advocacy community that has fought for many years to establish such services in San Diego.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Her comments about the thousands of construction jobs the project would bring to Hobart elicited boos from other residents.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Though her 2026 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony look featured unique twists for the occasion, Carey’s ensemble still evoked the design details that are quintessential to her style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers evoked vitriol, for instance, after signing Kyle Tucker to a lucrative contract.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a 10th season to present an original dancepiece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Alyssa Firkus, Director of Education for the Lake County Forest Preserves, said the exhibit on pollinators was inspired when one of their exhibit designers learned about The Bee Collective of Columbus, Ohio, which creates art related to bees, in addition to educating on pollinators.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Educed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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