1
as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Recent Examples of impel
Are the individuals to blame, or are they impelled by a cruel society or a divinely sanctioned hand?
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Economic troubles have impelled many Southern conservatives, like Mayor Rocker, to consider fresh approaches to the role that government plays in health care.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
When Instagram sends notifications about likes or worthwhile posts, people are impelled to open the app and start scrolling; when sports-betting apps send push alerts about fantastic parlays, people are coaxed into placing one more bet.
—Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 8 July 2024
Recent botanical research such as Clark’s impelled the foundation to expand into Centinela.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 13 June 2024
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Economic troubles have impelled many Southern conservatives, like Mayor Rocker, to consider fresh approaches to the role that government plays in health care.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
When Instagram sends notifications about likes or worthwhile posts, people are impelled to open the app and start scrolling; when sports-betting apps send push alerts about fantastic parlays, people are coaxed into placing one more bet.
—Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 8 July 2024
Recent botanical research such as Clark’s impelled the foundation to expand into Centinela.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impel
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Ultimately, the league’s decision-making on NBA expansion will be driven by a combination of market size, media presence, economic factors, and ownership interest.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This approach delivers precision targeting that drives measurable results.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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To compel Brand to return home, the UK government’s Home Office would need to make an extradition request to U.S. authorities.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Overreaching diversity strategies can not only suppress speech, but also compel it.—
Suzanne Nossel,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2025
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Eventually any discourse about his low batting average and moving him in the lineup evaporated as Judge finished with a .322 average, 58 homers and 144 RBIS, barely missing out on matching Mickey Mantle in the Triple Crown department.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sacramento State moved up from non-scholarship Division II to scholarship Division I in 1991.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her story forced the country to confront a flawed legal system and the cultural discomfort with women who challenged it.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Learning to slow down was important because playing and touring almost non-stop for a decade forced us to not do so well at managing our (bodies and lives), which led to us all burning ourselves out.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, guests can watch as the Chronos opens the portals by lining them up and activating them.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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In this case, we’re well served to recognize that our social capital is enriched by diversifying across those deeper, fewer connections as well as the more numerous casual relationships that often have an outsized positive impact when activated at the right time.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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She was sentenced in federal court in Boston to four years in prison for charges of coercing people to engage in prostitution and money laundering conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Experts say this is a potentially serious counterintelligence problem that could allow foreign intelligence services to gain insight into a target’s social network or even identify individuals who could be paid or coerced to act against them.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Someone has to propel the Cardinals out of last year’s cellar.—
Johnny Flores Jr.,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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He’s crafted an ever-growing discography and unmissable live show, which has propelled him to the forefront of the dance music space.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The payment to the city needs to be fulfilled by March 30, when the city is obligated to close its books for the year.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Is he contractually obligated to win all the fights?—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Impel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impel. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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