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spurs

NOUN

incitement, stimulus

Synonyms

STRONG

activation actuation catalyst excitant goad goose impetus impulse incentive incitation inducement motivation motive needle prick stimulant trigger turn-on urge

Antonyms

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance prevention

WEAK

curb

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 team wrapped up a 4-1 series win against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday to bring home their first title since 1973.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

And he was on hand in San Antonio at age 69 when the Knicks finished off the Spurs with a title-clinching 94-90 victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

It was only then that they mounted a furious comeback, but when the dust settled, New York had made history by beating the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in game five on Saturday to clinch the title for the first time in more than half a century.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

He kind of reminded me of Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs, but with a little more meat around his midsection and in his face.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan