motiving

verb

Definition of motivingnext
present participle of motive
as in setting off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motiving
  1. motivating
  2. animating
  3. activating
  4. driving
  5. energizing
  6. inducing
  7. galvanizing
  8. inspiring
Verb
  • Our metro campaign in Dubai is motivating aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own ventures.
    Robin Philip, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Instead of motivating an era of protectionist patriotism, the tariff wars of the 1890s pitted the federal state against the New York economic elite in a long struggle over power and influence.
    Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made by History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of motivating
Verb
  • Far from nihilism, the idea informed a code of personal sacrifice animating a military ethos among recent civilians now repelling Russian attacks.
    C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Such was the spirit animating Manaea’s decision, four months into a moderately successful bounceback campaign, to just pitch like Chris Sale.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of animating
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
Verb
  • The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Josh told Christina while driving.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of driving
Verb
  • Venus in Aquarius is energizing your ninth house of exploration and higher learning, while Jupiter magnifies your charisma and confidence amidst transiting your sign.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Labels now often feature information on whether a strain is designed to be energizing, calming, or helpful for sleep.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • Located in the middle of the desert across 22 acres of land, this vibrant wellness destination features a sacred Bath House, rest-inducing Nap Garden & Reflexology Pool, and outdoor treatment rooms to put wellness at the center of your stay.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Hamilton is accused of offering to pay recruits in exchange for committing and enrolling at FSU in 2023, inducing the recruits to act on the promise, and reneging on his promise.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inducing
Verb
  • After a potentially galvanizing comeback effort Tuesday in Indiana, the Bucks came out flat in Milwaukee two nights later.
    Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Just forcing overtime would have been galvanizing enough.
    Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of galvanizing
Verb
  • Princess Diana’s style is still inspiring generations.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
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