Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motived
Verb
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Gendron, who will turn 23 next week, has already pleaded guilty to state charges stemming from the May 14, 2022, attack at a Tops supermarket, including domestic terrorism motivated by hate.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026 -
Before there were Admin Nights, there was body doubling, a productivity technique that keeps you focussed and motivated by having another person close at hand.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The team looked inspired, and cohesive, from the start.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 June 2026
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The standard wheels were replaced with large biomimetic paws inspired by the broad feet of polar bears.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, later said that a leading theory of the fire’s ignition was that the idle line became energized briefly through induction, sparking the fire.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Pack water and snacks to keep passengers and pets energized during the drive and take breaks to hydrate and stretch — but don't leave young children, pets or older adults alone in the car even for a few minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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But Kay buckled down and struck out Andy Pages and induced a fly ball from Freddie Freeman to escape the jam.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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This includes about 29,000 direct construction jobs, more than 80,000 indirect and induced construction jobs and nearly 10,000 jobs related to wind farm operations.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Get complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027, a value of $288 annually.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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This one has a charming clover shape to make your space feel animated, but not childish.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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During the Middle Ages, heraldic disputes could become so animated that a Court of Chivalry was called upon to resolve them.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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“Motived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motived. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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