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driving force

NOUN
ax to grind
Synonyms
WEAK
agenda hidden agenda incentive motivation motive reason score to settle
NOUN
motive power
Synonyms
WEAK
electromotive force kinetic energy locomotion means of propulsion motivity prime mover propulsion

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WASHINGTON—At a recent gathering of tech executives and lawmakers, David Sacks pitched artificial intelligence as a driving force of the U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Many cite “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt, who blames tech for teen anxiety, as a driving force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

At its peak, Unity was a wildly popular game engine and the driving force behind viral crazes like Pokémon Go.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Now, Rob and Michelle Reiner became the driving force in the landmark decision for marriage equality across the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

When historical or archaeological dates are examined in detail, they fail to support the view of irrigation as the driving force for state formation.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond