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driving

[drahy-ving] / ˈdraɪ vɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
forceful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
propulsive
STRONG
active compelling dynamic sweeping urging
WEAK
energetic enterprising galvanic impellent lively vigorous violent
Antonyms
STRONG
inactive
WEAK
unforceful weak wimpy

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A computing-power arms race among the biggest artificial-intelligence companies is driving huge demand for hardware like chips, servers and memory, and minting big winners in the stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The $3,462 average individual refund, up over 11%, is driving a 4.3% rise in card spending and debt reduction.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The 41-year-old may well be one for the future, but he increasingly looks like someone being asked to take their driving test at the wheel of a Ferrari.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

And finally, this summer’s World Cup could help boost consumption, while driving some consumer prices higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

They still had to find somewhere out of the wind and driving rain.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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