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prompting

NOUN

behest

Synonyms

STRONG

bidding charge command commandment demand dictate direction injunction instruction mandate order precept request solicitation wish word

WEAK

expressed desire

Antonyms

STRONG

answer question reply

NOUN

cue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clue hint suggestion

STRONG

catchword idea indication inkling innuendo intimation job key lead mnemonic nod notion prod prompt reminder sign telltale tip-off warning

WEAK

hot lead in the wind

NOUN

invitation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal bid challenge date encouragement overture petition proposition request solicitation suggestion summons

STRONG

allurement attraction begging bidding call compliments coquetry enticement feeler ground hit incitement inducement invite lure motive offer paper pass pressure proffer provocation reason supplication temptation urge

WEAK

come-hither come-on open door rain check

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer denial refusal

STRONG

deterrent discouragement dislike hindrance prevention repulsion

NOUN

leading question

Synonyms

WEAK

clue feeler fishing question hint indirect question leader poser prompt reminder stumper suggest trial balloon trick question

NOUN

occasion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basis circumstance ground incident purpose

STRONG

antecedent call determinant excuse foundation grounds inducement influence justification motivation motive necessity obligation provocation right warrant

Antonyms

STRONG

discouragement hindrance prevention

NOUN

suggesting

Synonyms

STRONG

advancing counseling moving offering proposing recommending submitting tendering

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OpenAI has since come under fire for failing to report the suspect's account to police, prompting a written apology to the victims' families by CEO Sam Altman.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

None of his offers succeeded, prompting skepticism about his ability to finance such deals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

President Trump’s planned attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City is prompting a heavy security operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Higher ticket prices and fuel surcharges are also prompting many travellers to change holiday plans for the peak summer season in the northern hemisphere, often choosing to save money by staying closer to home.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Someone gets up to leave, prompting others to leave.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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