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spurs

NOUN

incitement, stimulus

Synonyms

STRONG

activation actuation catalyst excitant goad goose impetus impulse incentive incitation inducement motivation motive needle prick stimulant trigger turn-on urge

Antonyms

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance prevention

WEAK

curb

VERB

incite, prompt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse drive propel push spark stimulate stir trigger

STRONG

animate awaken countenance exhort favor goad goose impel instigate press prick prod rally rouse sic urge

WEAK

egg on fire up key up put up to turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm check discourage dissuade halt repress stop

STRONG

deaden

WEAK

disapprove

Example Sentences

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The first four games of the showdown between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is the most watched NBA Finals since 1998.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Towns was a matchup nightmare, playing San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to a stalemate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The 26-year-old striker arrived short of fitness after a period of self-imposed exile on Tyneside, then broke his leg when scoring Liverpool's goal in a 2-1 win at Spurs in December.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

During and after Saturday night's game, in which the Knicks defeated the Spurs in San Antonio, Texas, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York's streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the official said.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Momma washed my last jersey right before Finals, and Miami lost to the Spurs.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas