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
  • And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • It’s been one of the greatest gifts of my life and career to work on material, which is both artistically of the highest level, but also philosophically and politically compelling and relevant to the times.
    Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of compelling
Verb
  • See our analysis of BlackRock’s valuation for a closer look at what’s driving the stock.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These factors are well-known in mammals for driving pluripotency, the ability of stem cells to transform into any cell type.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Adjective
  • The Beatles, the GOAT of all pop and rock groups, are conspicuous by their absence on the roster of Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.
    Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conspicuous
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of coercing
Adjective
  • In some of Season 4’s most striking scenes—such as those involving two men who struggle with the lasting consequences of one’s childhood abuse—Guralnik helps her clients understand how coping mechanisms developed under duress can begin to undermine them.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • And while Hozier has never seemed one to puff up his own wins, this time his entire team also appears to view the boost from his recent striking success in relatively low-key terms.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of striking
Verb
  • No Chubb activation The Dolphins, on Saturday, passed on activating three players who had their practice windows toward return opened this week, outside linebackers Bradley Chubb and Cameron Goode and long snapper Blake Ferguson.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
  • December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of activating
Adjective
  • But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect’s platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration.
    Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In Sunday’s episode (Dec. 1), Moss wore sunglasses after fans showed concern after the Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on television with a noticeable yellowish tint in his eyes.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noticeable
Verb
  • In Romania, on NATO's eastern flank member where Russian drones regularly fall, Moscow is accused of propelling far-right contender Calin Georgescu in the first round of an election whose results were annulled by the country's constitutional court.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Effective leaders care about propelling projects and their employees, not necessarily themselves, to success, Grant said.
    Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of propelling
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