- present tense form of provoke (3rd person singular).
provokes
Example Sentences
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The Saxony-Anhalt result also provokes soul-searching throughout Germany, where the Nazi past still looms large.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
This John Stewart is purposefully calm and assured, even when Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, an entitled jerk clinging to crusted-over glory, provokes him.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
But whether they found it indispensable or utterly disgusting, it was clear that ranch provokes strong opinions, which is essential for success in the attention economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
It provokes wonder at the density and dynamism of a fantasy city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
After years of threats and insane posturing, it’s Fox’s early cancellation of Bunker that provokes North Korea’s supreme leader to action.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
