as in impetus
something that arouses action or activity
the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed
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Recent Examples of momentum
That head start should provide momentum when the Bears hold their first training camp practice July 23.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
From there, Mirak and Mutch found twine for Concord-Carlisle to gather some early momentum.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
The push to address climate change and energy security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine added momentum at the national level.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 June 2025
To sustain this momentum, there is a pressing need for frameworks and practical guidance on how to do this.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
From there, Mirak and Mutch found twine for Concord-Carlisle to gather some early momentum.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
The push to address climate change and energy security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine added momentum at the national level.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 June 2025
To sustain this momentum, there is a pressing need for frameworks and practical guidance on how to do this.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for momentum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
Noun
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However, America will be far better off when the impetus to adopt healthier habits falls on individuals and families, rather than Uncle Sam.—
Christina Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2025
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While Otis continued pitching for the next couple of years, helping lead Columbine to the Class 5A title as a junior, the impetus for her switch to full-time outfielder came a few weeks before the start of her senior season.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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