as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test
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Recent Examples of motivation
Oriol explained the timing and motivation behind the online gesture.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Many of his statements reviewed by NPR suggest motivations based on personal grievances, partisan politics and a desire for payback.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Ortiz had enjoyed a cordial relationship with Owens in the past and has enjoyed respect throughout his career, these people indicate, but his new presence left show producers feeling they were being monitored by outsiders with motivations not entirely focused on the program.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Many of his statements reviewed by NPR suggest motivations based on personal grievances, partisan politics and a desire for payback.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Ortiz had enjoyed a cordial relationship with Owens in the past and has enjoyed respect throughout his career, these people indicate, but his new presence left show producers feeling they were being monitored by outsiders with motivations not entirely focused on the program.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motivation
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The Trump administration is also working to undo incentives around clean energy, particularly the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Slate Auto There’s also the issue of federal incentives.—
Abigail Bassett,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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The impetus for his ire had everything to do with Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert, who was being chastised by the fan when Edwards decided to step in and take over the exchange.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Union leaders said the impetus for the strike was a string of 44 labor law violations allegedly committed by the county, including retaliation and contracting out work that’s supposed to be done by union members.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Howard — a former pro wrestler with his own extensive résumé — has been instrumental in Stark’s journey, offering encouragement and guidance both inside and outside the ring.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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His 56 percent share of on-ice shot attempts offers encouragement, but Lowry needs to find a better way to help. 4.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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But car buyers in 2021 were enjoying low interest rates and federal stimulus checks.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Beijing has ramped up economic support since late September, but measures so far have not cumulated in the large-scale stimulus that many investors have hoped for.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Motivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivation. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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