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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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Company leaders would benefit from understanding that developing EQ skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, decision-making and providing feedback, not only promotes the well-being of the employees, but also directly impacts productivity and the bottom line.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Illinois Venturing to Chicago for holiday cheer is ideal as the city’s design promotes walkability and convenience.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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None feels authentic, at least until a messy affair with the unsettling, slightly feral Samuel (Harris Dickinson) encourages her to try out a kind of role-play that’s wholly new.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This annual initiative of the National Association of State Park Directors (composed of 50 state park directors) encourages Americans to explore the network of state parks close to home.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Instigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instigates. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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