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Recent Examples of impulsion
Where these men once criticized Trump, the visible face of power in the U.S. now uses impulsion, aggression, and male egocentricity to offer him more power.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
What impulsion drove you to make a film instead of writing another novel?
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Basically the same trick, with the take-off impulsion applied via the nose.
—John Leicester, ajc, 24 July 2021
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
What impulsion drove you to make a film instead of writing another novel?
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Basically the same trick, with the take-off impulsion applied via the nose.
—John Leicester, ajc, 24 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsion
Noun
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The Stand By Me actor candidly discussed the difficulty of being estranged from his parents and his impulse to share his achievements with parental figures in an interview with Michael Rosenbaum on the Inside of You podcast.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Grandin is distressed by the resurgence today of reactionary impulses in the United States.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Every Wednesday, women in Iran would film videos of themselves walking unveiled, a peaceful protest against compulsion.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Creating collages is almost a compulsion, a way for Jarmusch to escape from the world and nestle into self-reflection.—
Renée Reizman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The public’s current zeal for space travel may be heightening interest in all things blue and teal.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The former leader oversaw a ferocious crackdown on drug pushers in the Southeast Asian country, targeting with relentless and bloody zeal a criminal trade that had sparked widespread anger among his supporters.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This encourages you to create a balance between your personal desires and the deeper, more transformative experiences that contribute to your personal growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: Wong Kar-wai Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Compulsive Behaviors Some who take Abilify have reported unusual urges, such as gambling or binge eating.—
Mary Choy,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Investors should resist the urge to panic sell, as doing so could damage long-term returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Modern filmmaking gets no better than Hernández’s balance of carnal and mundane conduct — Marco and Orlando’s physical yearning matches their career ambitions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The whole history of Good Wife, Good Fight and Elsbeth is there’s a yearning for imperfect justice in all those shows.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sanctuary Bistro has a delicious side of roasted potatoes that’s sure to satisfy your spud craving.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here’s where to satisfy your cravings: Savory cravings Jimmy John’s: The new THC (Totally Hot Chips) Box includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and a mystery surprise.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Impulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsion. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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