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as in caused
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 urged
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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Recent Examples of prompted
The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies.
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
OpenAI is now facing seven wrongful-death lawsuits, which allege that ChatGPT prompted several suicides and a murder.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Orbán's conduct has prompted a reexamination of how the EU accepts new members and monitors current ones.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Finally, the app gave me the option to set weigh-in reminders for various times of day and prompted me to turn on notifications.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
The rise of disco in the mid-1970s prompted too many soul-music greats to halfheartedly jump on the bandwagon.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But while the Gulf states boasted thriving business sectors before the conflict, Iran’s economy was already in shambles, leading to domestic unrest that prompted a brutal crackdown.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The economic shocks caused nationwide by extreme weather events, the disruption of export markets and now the war have prompted the industry, including California growers, to seek federal assistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The hype around OpenClaw has prompted other Chinese tech conglomerates to launch their own versions, with names like DuClaw, QClaw and ArkClaw.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
OpenAI is now facing seven wrongful-death lawsuits, which allege that ChatGPT prompted several suicides and a murder.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Orbán's conduct has prompted a reexamination of how the EU accepts new members and monitors current ones.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Finally, the app gave me the option to set weigh-in reminders for various times of day and prompted me to turn on notifications.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
The rise of disco in the mid-1970s prompted too many soul-music greats to halfheartedly jump on the bandwagon.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But while the Gulf states boasted thriving business sectors before the conflict, Iran’s economy was already in shambles, leading to domestic unrest that prompted a brutal crackdown.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The economic shocks caused nationwide by extreme weather events, the disruption of export markets and now the war have prompted the industry, including California growers, to seek federal assistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The hype around OpenClaw has prompted other Chinese tech conglomerates to launch their own versions, with names like DuClaw, QClaw and ArkClaw.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompted
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In 2023, Berkeley fire officials warned that at least six fires in a short period were caused by batteries for electric skateboards, scooters and at least one bike that had been left unattended while charging.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Zlotnikov wrote that the condition was likely caused by a mutation that had occurred very early in embryonic development, a supposition that was confirmed decades later by genetic analysis.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Anyone with information is urged to call the Sacramento Police Department at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357).—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gettleman urged the government to find ways to reach a settlement that would enable ongoing access, consistent with what has historically been the regular practice.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Liman allowed three of the 13 legal claims — including breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation — Lively brought against her director and costar Baldoni to proceed to trial.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Separately, the county board of supervisors has hired outside legal counsel to guide them on how to respond to allegations that the sheriff perjured himself during a deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by one of his own deputies.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Given the Hornets’ record attendance this season, prompt action is encouraged due to expected high demand.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This spring, he was encouraged by regaining strength and bat speed.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The deputy gang narrative was a political campaign created to discredit my administration, never used during the McDonnell era, and mysteriously disappeared during the current administration.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The humor spawned by Emma’s confession will strike some as deeply unfunny, while others might uncomfortably chuckle at its cleverness.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Recently published in the journal Nature, the latest study into the birth of the canine, which might have spawned an immediate bond between dog and man, reconstructed whole genomes, 10,000 years old, and cross-evaluated them with modern-day canines.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Prompted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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