elicit

It’s useful in situations that elicit any kind of strong emotions, not just anger.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

A felony would elicit a possible longer sentence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

But, he adds, "We also know that many of the restrictions and edicts they put in place, particularly on women and girls, don't help us elicit international support".

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Determined by a mix of firm and individual performance, employees’ bonuses can elicit reactions of euphoria or stinging disappointment—depending on the size of the check, and the expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

But I wanted those people in that cell to elicit a certain important emotional response from Bigger.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Each new alarm like this elicits anxieties and murmurs that souring private credit is about to become the new subprime mortgage crisis.

From Barron's ● May 30, 2026

A real showboater is someone whose very mention elicits warm, fuzzy memories of flamboyant flicks and trickery.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Like her blog, her book takes discrete pieces of information—biographical details, scientific trivia, “on this day” connections between disparate discoveries and figures—and elicits from them a narrative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

What elicits the gasp is the fact that they are standing in a forest, her back pressed up against a huge, ancient tree trunk.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Erewhon, which opened as a pop-up about a week later also elicited excitement and some griping, with critics saying the space would be better served by a less expensive option.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Strong performances are elicited from José Eduardo Moreno, who plays Klion’s son Hemon, Antíkona’s fiancé, and Zilah Mendoza, who plays Cihuatlahtoani Euridice, Klion’s wife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

The 31-year-old Mr. Carlsen, whose “seemingly miraculous abilities elicited the sort of fandom usually reserved for rock stars and professional athletes,” is heavily favored.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

While most modern disciplines are friendly contests, the shin-kicking elicited winces and moans of sympathy from the crowd of more than 2,500 spectators on Friday.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

Years later, a friend’s offhand mention that Bobby probably had every expectation of winning his first game against a chess master elicited a strident rebuke: “Of course not!”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Days before, he delivered a characteristically crude address that singled out CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins in front of a hostile crowd, eliciting angry boos and vicious chants.

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

The Supreme Court last week allowed Donald Trump’s ballroom construction to proceed, eliciting shock from the press corps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

“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

He was eliciting a lot of “monosyllabic” answers.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel