1
as in excitement
something that arouses a strong response from another
without instigation of any kind, the man suddenly threw a punch
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2
as in impetus
something that arouses action or activity
the promise of windfall profits was all the instigation they needed to invest in the scheme
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Noun
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For that much money, there’s no telling what kind of marketing push could be funded to drive GTA fans crazy with excitement and anticipation.—
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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After the cast reveal was made on a live stream, the Traitors US host took to social media to express his excitement about returning and share a video of himself practicing his Nightcrawler moves.—
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Use this as an impetus to dig deep into your brand’s strategy, to diversify it, to reinforce any weak points—to be bold, get creative and innovate.—
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Pray that this can be an impetus for his conversion.—
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With Alex's encouragement and support, Spencer makes the difficult decision to stay behind and fight for the future of his family's ranch.—
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Nichols, who's a mom herself, interjected with words of encouragement that both challenged and inspired parents and guardians in the room.—
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As such, there is little incentive for non-citizens to try to vote, Levitt said.—
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Trump says tariffs will force other countries to lower their own rates on U.S. goods and services, creating a more balanced economic playing field for U.S. exports and a strong incentive for companies to manufacture goods such as cars inside the U.S. to avoid paying the tax.—
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Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.—
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This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?—
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Incorporate a mix of both monetary and non-monetary recognition that aligns with your team’s values and motivations.—
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Millennials were the most optimistic about business travel overall, describing it as valuable for career development, motivation and team collaboration.—
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“Instigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instigation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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