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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help
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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles
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as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed
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as in reminder
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Recent Examples of prompt
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Pets also prompt many of their owners to confront a heavy theological question: Does Fido have a soul?
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Other high-performing formats included player prompt videos that spotlight athlete personalities, as well as celebrity or influencer-related posts that often have the benefit of reaching audiences outside diehard sports followers.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The issue was said to be resolved within hours, and Musk’s company has since stated that the issue was due to an unauthorized change to the bot’s prompts from a rogue employee, adding that the system would be updated to address the problem.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
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Verb
The protests at the Home Depot in Paramount escalated into a violent clash with federal agents, prompting federal officials to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Pets also prompt many of their owners to confront a heavy theological question: Does Fido have a soul?
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Adjective
Upskill with purpose: Dedicate 30 minutes daily to develop skills in AI-adjacent areas like digital literacy, communication and prompt design.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Other high-performing formats included player prompt videos that spotlight athlete personalities, as well as celebrity or influencer-related posts that often have the benefit of reaching audiences outside diehard sports followers.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Noun
With the right prompts, team members can improve while shipping at speed.
—Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The issue was said to be resolved within hours, and Musk’s company has since stated that the issue was due to an unauthorized change to the bot’s prompts from a rogue employee, adding that the system would be updated to address the problem.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Exercise May Be Equivalent to Some Chemo Drugs in Benefit Marshall says the benefits from exercise were equal to or perhaps even greater than those achieved with chemotherapy drugs like oxaliplatin, which can be expensive and cause severe side effects.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Hegseth urged Asian allies to step up defense spending.—
Liz Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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During tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service, people are urged to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The original rat killer Published April 25, 2007 With one quick flick of his wrist, Scott Mellanby felled a rodent and became part of South Florida sports lore.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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No matter how small your business, here is a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats: Start with the basics.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The friendly reminder detailed the passenger's attempt at bringing the cooking device in their carry-on bag while traveling through Pensacola International Airport (PNS).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The dangers faced by law enforcement are also a sobering reminder of the stakes.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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At the very least, schools will create tiers for their Olympic sports, with some receiving more resources for revenue-sharing and staff salaries than others.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Musk, who spent almost $300 million on last year’s election, had also encouraged the primarying of lawmakers who voted for it.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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In a pandemic’s early stages, infections were swift, and death came quickly for both rats and humans.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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