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as in encouraged
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspired
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Relationships feel inspired and creative today!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
And splitting the house into two separate groups for a week was an inspired twist that yielded dramatic dividends.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Relationships feel inspired and creative today!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Verb
The product line followed soon after, inspired by the foundation of the blog.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Salah was replaced by Hamza Abdelkarim, a talented 18-year-old forward, who is one of the youngest players in this tournament.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The combination – the buzzwords drilled down by a drill sergeant – coalesced into a team that was as mentally tough as it was talented.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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During Ghana’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Wales, Thomas Partey’s every touch of the ball elicited a chorus of boos.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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The choice also elicited pushback from some Republicans.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Casanova said the researchers hope to continue studying the issue and build enough evidence to support changes within the healthcare system, including how cancer patients are educated about chronic heat exposure.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The profile of a heavy sports bettor is a male younger than 35 who is single, employed and well-educated, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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There is absolutely no debate that this American squad is the most technically gifted in the nation’s history.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Iceland, in particular, is gifted with regular gale-force winds; summer days can rotate between sun, sleet, and snow; and the terrain requires special knowledge to safely navigate.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The case immediately evoked memories of the high-profile trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, a white man who shot three people—and killed two—in Wisconsin while illegally armed with an AR-15-style rifle during a Black Lives Matter protest.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Markowitz said the finding evoked an uncomfortable historical echo.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
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With several injuries, the Sparks took a creative approach to acquire healthy players.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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If scaled up to cover just half of the Ontario stormwater pond, this innovative setup would trap and save roughly 927 cubic meters of water annually.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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