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as in to cause
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 to urge
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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as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed
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as in reminder
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Recent Examples of prompt
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Pets also prompt many of their owners to confront a heavy theological question: Does Fido have a soul?
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Other high-performing formats included player prompt videos that spotlight athlete personalities, as well as celebrity or influencer-related posts that often have the benefit of reaching audiences outside diehard sports followers.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
Google also announced Imagen 4, its latest image-generation tool, which the company said produces higher-quality images through user prompts.
—Jennifer Elias,samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Verb
The protests at the Home Depot in Paramount escalated into a violent clash with federal agents, prompting federal officials to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Pets also prompt many of their owners to confront a heavy theological question: Does Fido have a soul?
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Adjective
Upskill with purpose: Dedicate 30 minutes daily to develop skills in AI-adjacent areas like digital literacy, communication and prompt design.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Other high-performing formats included player prompt videos that spotlight athlete personalities, as well as celebrity or influencer-related posts that often have the benefit of reaching audiences outside diehard sports followers.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Noun
The issue was said to be resolved within hours, and Musk’s company has since stated that the issue was due to an unauthorized change to the bot’s prompts from a rogue employee, adding that the system would be updated to address the problem.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
Google also announced Imagen 4, its latest image-generation tool, which the company said produces higher-quality images through user prompts.
—Jennifer Elias,samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Hegseth urged Asian allies to step up defense spending.—
Liz Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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During tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service, people are urged to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Most of the garage lights on our list include power cords to plug them into an outlet, making installation quick and easy.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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As with uptime, Bluehost's quick and reliable customer support continues to impress us in testing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
Noun
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But the Thunder’s utter dismantling of the Wolves in five games should serve as a reminder of the two-way wrecking ball that this team is.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Some Christians have created ministries such as Canines for Christ, which provides dogs to patients at children’s hospitals, nursing homes and hospice facilities.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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In order to protect his brother, Gi-jun encouraged Ju-woon and Bong-san to stage a coup.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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In a pandemic’s early stages, infections were swift, and death came quickly for both rats and humans.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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