impelling 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of impellingnext
as in compelling

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impelling

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verb

present participle of impel
1
as in driving
to set or keep in motion gasoline impels a car's engine

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2
as in forcing
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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  1. compelling
  2. driving
  3. conspicuous
  4. coercing
  5. striking
  6. activating
  7. noticeable
  8. propelling
Adjective
  • Focusing On Historical Consistency A successful micro-cap IPO relies on telling a compelling growth story, backed by consistent financial data.
    Ivan Lunegov, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Some efforts have been criticized for their inability to sustain compelling narratives throughout the course of a season.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of compelling
Verb
  • Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Josh told Christina while driving.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of driving
Adjective
  • With this in mind, the software ensures that the drone does not pick somewhere too conspicuous.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There was one conspicuous absence: Calvino’s own country.
    Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of conspicuous
Verb
  • Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
    Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.
    David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of coercing
Adjective
  • His striking home was perched above the boulevard, its wood and glass cantilevered over a concrete base.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Yet his 19th century call for pausing mechanical progress bears a striking resemblance to recent open letters and policy proposals about AI safety.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of striking
Verb
  • When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of activating
Adjective
  • And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.
    Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of noticeable
Verb
  • Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of propelling
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