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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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—Asian equities rose Tuesday, buoyed by easing Middle East tensions that spurred investor appetite for risk assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Beijing’s move to choke off the supply has spurred efforts to develop new products—these businesses are exploring alternatives ranging from iron-nitride magnets to magnet-free EV motors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The multiyear housing market slowdown has spurred a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It was spurred in part by a 1962 book called Silent Spring by a woman named Rachel Carson.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan