provoke
Example Sentences
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Mother's Day, celebrated in the UK today, can provoke a range of feelings for lots of us.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
But before the U.S. launched its airstrikes, the Gulf governments had been resisting the prospect of a U.S. attack, fearing that it could provoke a regional conflict that would envelop them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Many investors are worried that the ongoing conflict with Iran might provoke more volatility in financial markets.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
I’m not sure what would provoke anyone to tune in, but like clockwork, the viewership billowed to the thousands.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
He looked at me as if anxious about what sort of reaction the information might provoke.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
