spurred

[spurd] / spɜrd /

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 rise of agentic AI and the push into enterprise AI applications have spurred demand for data-center CPUs to the point of interrupting some supply for consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The fatal crashes spurred an investigation by federal auto-safety regulators into BlueCruise and the technology’s limitations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Rheinmetall's business has boomed since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine spurred a re-armament drive in Europe.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

If anything, it appears the pressure of winning the title has spurred them on.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And when in the morning Tom, his face black, spurred his spent horse up John Street in Salinas, the sheriff was waiting for him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck