- present participle of elicit.
eliciting
Example Sentences
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“This audience is a little younger than I’m used to,” host Ken Jennings said after eliciting a laugh when he noted the charities selected by the contestants “are eating.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Finally, be wary of “rage bait” — intentionally provocative messages or content designed to boost engagement on social media platforms by eliciting negative reactions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
The shift is eliciting strong opinions from longtime listeners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Wearing cowboy boots and a handlebar mustache, he had a Texas twang and a quiet, calm presence that disarmed suspects, eliciting confessions.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
Skilled interrogators from MI5 invited Fuchs to meetings over several weeks, gradually eliciting different details of his involvement in the Soviets' espionage ring.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
