1
as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Recent Examples of impel
When Instagram sends notifications about likes or worthwhile posts, people are impelled to open the app and start scrolling; when sports-betting apps send push alerts about fantastic parlays, people are coaxed into placing one more bet.
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Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 8 July 2024
Recent botanical research such as Clark’s impelled the foundation to expand into Centinela.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 13 June 2024
What impelled you to put aside the instinct for self-preservation and risk your lives to take these cliffs?
—The Editors, National Review, 6 June 2024
China’s growing economic and political reach has impelled Australia, India, Japan, and the United States to try to gain influence in the countries not yet tightly aligned with either bloc.
—Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2024
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Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 8 July 2024
Recent botanical research such as Clark’s impelled the foundation to expand into Centinela.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 13 June 2024
What impelled you to put aside the instinct for self-preservation and risk your lives to take these cliffs?
—The Editors, National Review, 6 June 2024
China’s growing economic and political reach has impelled Australia, India, Japan, and the United States to try to gain influence in the countries not yet tightly aligned with either bloc.
—Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for impel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impel
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The severity of this year’s flu season is driven by a combination of factors, experts suggested.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The state Department of Public Utilities has yet to respond to Maura Healey’s letter calling for the agency to take immediate action to alleviate surging energy prices that critics say are driven by the governor’s hostility towards natural gas.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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But after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Slava was compelled to devote much of his energy to the defense of his country, training soldiers in weaponry.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, with Venus in Aries charming your sixth house of logistics, you could be compelled to plan something thoughtful for your crush.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Will the computer ever understand emotion on its own, what’s moving and what’s funny?—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Stocks haven’t moved much since the start of the year.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Image In recent weeks, President Trump has begun carrying out his plan for mass deportations across the nation, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents forcing undocumented immigrants back to their countries of origin.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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With three Oilers hustling to get back to defend the rush after Couturier forced a neutral-zone turnover, Michkov feathered a backhand to the front of the net through a maze of sticks to Tippett, who chipped it in.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The referral agent is also voice activated and calls patients to connect them with the right specialists.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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When their neurons were activated by the light, the mice ate much smaller meals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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While in Washington, Yehuda tries to coerce senators and congresspeople into negotiating with Hamas for the handover of Liat and Aviv, although the latter’s whereabouts remain unknown.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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America's adversaries, such as Russia and Belarus, are becoming increasingly emboldened to detain U.S. civilians to coerce Washington into lopsided deals that serve their political and strategic interests, experts said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Then, complete one action that propels you toward your goal.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nova’s cash flow underwriting products are now its fastest growing line of business–a demonstration of the adaptability that has propelled a growing number of fintechs to build sustainable businesses.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Pence, as vice president at the time, was obligated to recognize that certification.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Implications Of The Reinstatement The reinstatement means that all entities subject to the CTA’s reporting requirements are once again legally obligated to file beneficial ownership information reports.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Impel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impel. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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