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as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the medical breakthrough instigated a whole new field of therapy
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as in encourages
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the charge that the scene in the movie had instigated teenagers to commit similar acts of vandalism
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Recent Examples of instigates
Von then explains that drinking instigates the desire to do coke.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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But Chris Hayes of MSNBC encourages you to appreciate idleness.Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Instigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instigates. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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