1
as in causes
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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2
as in urges
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 prompts
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Whether future broadcasts bring more stunts like the Thing’s first pitch — or whether fan backlash prompts a course correction — remains to be seen.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Her novel rebukes such thinking and prompts her characters to rebuke it in themselves, though at the last minute, Wood loses her nerve in a way that sheds light on the author’s growth over the past decade.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
This prompts James and Soames to plot Jo’s ousting from the company so Soames may assume the role of chairman.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Towey suggests trying something a little different on your next long-haul and downloading an app like Timeshifter, which prompts you to take small actions at specific times—like seeing bright light or avoiding caffeine—to adjust your circadian rhythm to a new time zone.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Splitting up conference rivals for the early rounds sometimes prompts the tournament committee to juggle the seedings.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The app walks you through pairing and prompts you to take a photo of the QR code printed on the rear of the Rookie's camera.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Whether future broadcasts bring more stunts like the Thing’s first pitch — or whether fan backlash prompts a course correction — remains to be seen.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Her novel rebukes such thinking and prompts her characters to rebuke it in themselves, though at the last minute, Wood loses her nerve in a way that sheds light on the author’s growth over the past decade.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
This prompts James and Soames to plot Jo’s ousting from the company so Soames may assume the role of chairman.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Towey suggests trying something a little different on your next long-haul and downloading an app like Timeshifter, which prompts you to take small actions at specific times—like seeing bright light or avoiding caffeine—to adjust your circadian rhythm to a new time zone.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Splitting up conference rivals for the early rounds sometimes prompts the tournament committee to juggle the seedings.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
The good news is that depending on how your prompts are worded, there is a solid chance that GPT-5 will select one of the GPT-5 submodels that will do a bang-up job of answering your prompt.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompts
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While a watch urges vigilance and planning, a warning means immediate action is needed to stay safe and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mars in your sign urges you to be fast and sassy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Logic suggested that when these instructions were followed, the parasite should produce similar amounts of each protein.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Repeat 3 to 5 times, or as many times as the instructions recommend.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His inept Cabinet ignores, and actually encourages, his very weird and embarrassing meandering.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Olim, a general dentist in Katy, Texas, encourages her patients to come in for visits every six months.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Until that happens, the ghost bikes will remain — stark, silent reminders of lives cut short and a call for safer streets.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid has refused the Guggenheim Bilbao’s request to borrow Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, evoking reminders of a painful political history in Spain, according to Italy’s Il Giornale dell’Arte.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zhdanov and his team calculated the depth of this possible reservoir by flying a helicopter that was kitted out with electromagnetic equipment over a section of the of the lake and combined these observations with magnetic measurements to study the structure of the reservoir.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Here are my observations on the 52-year-old stadium, which could be left behind in favor of a new location in the near future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Prompts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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