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as in encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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as in elicits
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educates
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspires
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Branching results like that inspires experimentation in character builds, which then encourages multiple playthroughs to see just how out-of-hand a situation could have gotten.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The Union-Tribune’s arts writers interviewed six artists and asked them what inspires them right now.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
The tragedy in question is no secret — Chris and Jenny are killed together in a horrific car accident, which inspires all sorts of awful questions — and the fallout is mostly predictable.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
One look at the SRG landing page inspires an instant torrent of ideas on how to style each piece.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
One of Puck’s partners in the venture, Tom Tellefsen, told Deadline that the idea is to deliver a new space respectful of the memories people may have, but also one that inspires new memories.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The kind that inspires some hope.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Branching results like that inspires experimentation in character builds, which then encourages multiple playthroughs to see just how out-of-hand a situation could have gotten.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The Union-Tribune’s arts writers interviewed six artists and asked them what inspires them right now.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
The tragedy in question is no secret — Chris and Jenny are killed together in a horrific car accident, which inspires all sorts of awful questions — and the fallout is mostly predictable.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
One look at the SRG landing page inspires an instant torrent of ideas on how to style each piece.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
One of Puck’s partners in the venture, Tom Tellefsen, told Deadline that the idea is to deliver a new space respectful of the memories people may have, but also one that inspires new memories.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The kind that inspires some hope.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspires
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For holidays that are primarily observed in the United States, Tillery encourages travelers to look beyond domestic trips.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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In general, the State Department encourages all Americans who travel abroad to sign up for its free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before any international trip.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the piece de resistance is a small button on the face of the guitar that, when pressed, activates a chip on a soundboard that elicits the distinctive roar of Godzilla.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Players sometimes need a new voice, someone who elicits a run-through-a-wall passion and a healthy fear (and a knowledge) that mistakes will carry consequences.—
Barry Jackson
Updated October 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit museum maintains the property and educates the public on Fort Lauderdale’s rich — and relatively young — history.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The planes will have a sleek, minimalist look; the whole design concept evokes the aesthetic of luxury around-the-world charters, like those operated by Four Seasons and Aman.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Adolpho Veloso’s cinematography evokes the stillness and grace of Terrence Malick, while Bryce Dessner’s original score — featuring contributions from Nick Cave on the titular song — stitches together the film’s spiritual undercurrent.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Inspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspires. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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