as in impetus
something that arouses action or activity
the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed
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Recent Examples of momentum
In the first half, AI investments and NVDA Blackwell deployments driven by US cloud customers sustain momentum in AI semis.
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
In 2002, Buck challenged then-House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, D-Covington, for the speaker’s gavel, but his bid didn’t gain momentum.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
But yeah, definitely a relief to see one go in and just to find a way to get some momentum there.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the series did not sustain the momentum, dropping out of the Top 10 in Week 3 and staying off before returning at No. 10 after the release of the finale (335M minutes, believed to be the lowest for a Star Wars series finale).
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
In 2002, Buck challenged then-House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, D-Covington, for the speaker’s gavel, but his bid didn’t gain momentum.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
But yeah, definitely a relief to see one go in and just to find a way to get some momentum there.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the series did not sustain the momentum, dropping out of the Top 10 in Week 3 and staying off before returning at No. 10 after the release of the finale (335M minutes, believed to be the lowest for a Star Wars series finale).
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
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The museum's launch, in 2003, was the first major impetus for the emergence of a robust new Bahamas art scene tackling issues of race, gender, and postcolonial identity.Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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But there is also little doubt that FSG’s 14-year reign at Anfield has been given fresh impetus — and that any talk of a sale is off the table.James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tax incentives are provided by certain state administrations to advance research and development in the sphere.Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Spain offers multiple funding opportunities and incentives.Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fletcher's encouragement comes from her own journey.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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With their encouragement, begin to build the courage to confront and release the patterns that no longer serve your growth.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In thriving learning cultures—those rich in motivation, curiosity, and collaboration—AI has the potential to enhance learning.Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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After seeing the excellent response from customers and her husband’s motivation, Mercado decided to start a food business.Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Most taxpayers eligible for stimulus checks have received those payments or the Recovery Rebate Credit.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Although most eligible Americans received their stimulus payments, the checks will be sent to those who qualified but filed a 2021 tax return that left the space for recovery rebate credit blank.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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