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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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
Tobias Burns, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The impact is expected to accelerate after the 2030 Census prompts redistricting in almost every state.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Though Cee Cee prompts some independence in her friend, Bertie’s sheen hasn’t rubbed off on her needy pal.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
Consumer weakness traditionally prompts retail investors to refocus from consumer discretionary to staple stocks, and companies like Walmart, Target and Costco have been benefiting from this thinking.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The impact is expected to accelerate after the 2030 Census prompts redistricting in almost every state.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Though Cee Cee prompts some independence in her friend, Bertie’s sheen hasn’t rubbed off on her needy pal.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Build the customer profile that makes your prompts convert, create the ban list that keeps your voice intact, set up the master prompt that produces publish-ready content, repurpose your best ideas across platforms, and batch your month in a single session.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompts
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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Imagine that, without any apparent reason to do so, the AI urges users to do a smackdown.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The report urges Sacramento to follow San Francisco and Berkeley in restricting non-moving violation enforcement.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Add noodles and cook according to package instructions.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Verb
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The sleek black straps instantly make the Birkenstock Arizona Softbed Birk-flo Sandals feel a little more sleek, while the roomy design encourages a more natural stride during long sightseeing days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The final order encourages the Treasury to consider providing retrospective 280E relief for prior tax years in which companies operated under state medical licenses.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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That Pawlikowski is telling a story of actual historical figures proves a fascinating challenge for a filmmaker who has previously invented characters to serve as historical reminders.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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There is strong work being done in areas such as text-messaging interventions for youth diabetes (reminders to check blood sugars) and emerging efforts with biometric data collection.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Filled with dark humor, Zhang’s satire slyly weaves in observations about race, privilege, and social media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Past observations by Hubble and other observatories have picked up outflows of gas from NGC 1266, lending further support to this theory of why so few new stars are being born there.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prompts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompts. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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