as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the team was revved up by the coach's do-or-die locker room speech
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Picnic dinners are encouraged, but alcohol, glass containers and pets are prohibited.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026 -
Founders are encouraged to identify their natural role and seek a complementary partner to build a scalable, sustainable business with personal well-being intact.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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No surprise that the rationale provoked instant social media outrage.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Similar summaries of the show in the magazine Soap Opera Digest provoked outrage within the fledgling magazine’s readership.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Below, shop the best little black dresses inspired by Michele’s posh, minimalist look for under $60 at Amazon, including knee-length, midi, and maxi options.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The event was the brainchild of country singer Willie Nelson, who was inspired by fellow musician Bob Dylan to hold a concert to raise money for American farmers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Revved (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revved%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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