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
Helping fuel the momentum are improving economic confidence, plus the dearth of investments or acquisitions on the part of large strategics and private-equity funds, particularly in the U.S.
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Where to IPO is increasingly the question.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
State of play: Though the return to office push picked up momentum last year, plenty of workers are in hybrid or remote setups, and employers don't quite need as much office space as before 2020.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Given the company’s momentum surging at the end of December, estimates are undergoing upward revision.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Russia has battlefield momentum but has been hit hard by the latest U.S. sanctions on its energy exports, which could give Trump leverage for a deal.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
State of play: Though the return to office push picked up momentum last year, plenty of workers are in hybrid or remote setups, and employers don't quite need as much office space as before 2020.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Given the company’s momentum surging at the end of December, estimates are undergoing upward revision.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Russia has battlefield momentum but has been hit hard by the latest U.S. sanctions on its energy exports, which could give Trump leverage for a deal.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
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Michelle says that while the impending inauguration may have been the impetus behind the event, the celebration was so much more than its context.—
Oliver Haug,
Them,
20 Jan. 2025
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Russian analysts say that the impetus from Washington to revive diplomacy represents a potential sea change.—
Fred Weir,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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From tax credits and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers to incentives for builders to invest in new construction, these positive proposals would have positively affected this vexing problem.—
David Byrd,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fram Energy’s approach not only democratizes access to clean energy but also aligns financial incentives across stakeholders.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the hours and days that followed Andrews’ heartbreaking drop in the corner of the end zone, his teammates offered praise and words of encouragement.—
Sam Cohn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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By offering the bears verbal encouragement—and treats like carrots and apples—keepers can train them to participate in their own medical care: for example, by teaching the animals to hold out a paw for a blood draw or stand up on cue for a visual examination of the torso and legs.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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This storytelling reveals the leader’s motivations and principles, helping team members feel more connected to their vision and approach.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Police say Clarke has refused to speak or provide any motivation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The new payments, known as Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), are being sent to eligible taxpayers who did not claim federal stimulus checks they were entitled to as part of their tax returns for 2021.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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From bailing out financial institutions in 2008 to funding government stimulus programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed has consistently prioritized political expediency over economic fundamentals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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