as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery
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Recent Examples of impetus
Decolonization was a major impetus for the French investment in nuclear weapons, a show of power in the face of retreat from Indochina and elsewhere.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 2 June 2025
Unemployment is lower, so that impetus has dropped.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The tariffs have provided more impetus for Chinese EV makers like BYD to localize manufacturing in the region, according to Lee.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 May 2025
The drama of it all lent fresh impetus to the package as previously wavering Republicans rallied 'round.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 2 June 2025
Unemployment is lower, so that impetus has dropped.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The tariffs have provided more impetus for Chinese EV makers like BYD to localize manufacturing in the region, according to Lee.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 May 2025
The drama of it all lent fresh impetus to the package as previously wavering Republicans rallied 'round.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impetus
Noun
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While geothermal energy loses out in the current package, some Republicans, including U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, have called for the power source’s tax incentives to remain.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 June 2025
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This structure leaves little incentive for buyers locked into contracts to make any moves until the contract ends.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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That should matter to leaders, because real connection drives motivation, creativity, and well-being.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the vice president’s remarks also underscore the political motivations behind Saturday’s action.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Impetus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetus. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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